Conduct risk assessment

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:36 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
PUAEMR007B

State Code
D5553

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
17/08/2012

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/12/2011

Field of Education

099905 - Security Services

Original Release Date

01/12/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the competency required to identify and assess risk in preparation for the treatment of that risk.This competency would normally apply to personnel working at a relatively simple and routine level, in which they use established organisational policy and procedures. Personnel would normally have local supervisory/management responsibility and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems.The unit covers the first four steps of the risk management process and provides the skills and knowledge required to conduct a risk assessment. It does not deal with the treatment of risk; this is covered in the unit PUAEMR006B Treat risk at an operational level.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish the risk context

1.1 Aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment are clearly defined in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
1.2 Risk evaluation criteria is identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies, procedures or supervisors' guidance
1.3 Structure for the planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined
1.4 Aims and objectives of stakeholders are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines

2. Identify risk

2.1 All possible sources of risk which may impact on the situation or objectives are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines
2.2 Sources of risk are identified from the perspective of all stakeholders
2.3 Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines
2.4 Stakeholders are consulted during the risk identification process to finalise a list of risks

3. Analyse risk

3.1 Potential consequence of a risk and the likelihood of that consequence are estimated
3.2 Risks are analysed using a specified method or tool in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3.3 Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4. Evaluate risk

4.1 Levels of risk are prioritised for treatment
4.2 Calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria, and communicated to supervisors
4.3 Risks are monitored and reviewed until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Risks that may impact on objectives may include
Actual events
Conflict
Economic
Environmental
Financial
Human behaviour
Political circumstances
Safety
Security
Technical
Organisational policies and procedures may include
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360
Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act
Industry standards and codes of practice
Organisational charter/business plan
Structure must include identifying
Amount of documentation required
Analysis tools which are required to conduct the assessment
Approach taken to conduct the assessment
Depth of assessment
Stakeholders may include
Those people, organisations and other interested parties (both internal and external) who may affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by, a decision or activity
Specified methods or tools may be
Qualitative
Quantitative
Semi-quantitative
Or a combination of the three
Specified methods or tools may include
A risk matrix
Analysis of risk registers
Brainstorming
Business continuity planning
Examining any available data eg audit results/incident reports
Expert judgement
Focus groups
Nomogram
Scenario analysis
SWOT analysis

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to define and identify risk language, definitions and terminology. Evidence must also be provided of stakeholder's involvement throughout the process and that an informed analysis of the risks has been undertaken using tools and methodology approved by the organisation

Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by gathering evidence over a range of workplace scenarios, using a variety of tools and methodology and should include the assessment of a variety of risks that may adversely impact on the organisation

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate the workplace
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
organisational documentation
relevant organisational standards
appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE467	PUAEMR027	Assess operational risk	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AC209	PUASS00031	Beach Safety and Risk Management	Skill set