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Undertake risk analysis of activities
Undertake risk analysis of activities
Unit of competency
National Code
SISXRSK301A
SISXRSK301A
State Code
D6211
D6211
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a risk-analysis process in relation to an activity and in accordance with an organisation’s risk-management policies and procedures. In this context, the risk-analysis process is conducted using structured analysis methodology according to the current Australian and New Zealand Standard.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish the context of the risk analysis.
- 1.1. Access the organisation’s records for the activity and location.
- 1.2. Obtain applicable technical documentation.
- 1.3. Access and clarify risk-evaluation criteria, as determined by the organisation’s risk-management policy and plan.
2. Identify risks associated with an activity.
- 2.1. Identify and document potential sources of risk for the specific activity and location.
- 2.2. Consider and document areas of impact on the organisation.
- 2.3. Consider and document possible causes of risk and hazards.
3. Conduct risk analysis of an activity.
- 3.1. Determine existing organisational controls for each risk according to Work Health and Safety legislation and industry best practice guidelines and standards.
- 3.2. Assess the likelihood of any given risk turning into an accident, injury or loss.
- 3.3. Assess the consequences of particular incidents in order to determine the degree of emphasis to be placed on the risk.
- 3.4. Analyse the likelihood and consequences of particular risks and classification of risk.
4. Undertake risk assessment of an activity.
- 4.1. Compare the level of risk established during the analysis process with previously established risk-evaluation criteria.
- 4.2. Rank or prioritise risks for further action, taking account of the wider context of the risk.
- 4.3. Consider the objectives of the organisation and the extent of opportunity which could result from taking the risk.
- 4.4. Accept risks that fall into the low or acceptable categories without further treatment.
5. Treat risks associated with an activity.
- 5.1. Identify specific risk-treatment options applicable to risks that fall outside the low or acceptable categories.
- 5.2. Evaluate risk-treatment options according to the organisation’s risk-management plan.
- 5.3. Document the activity-specific risk-treatment plan.
- 5.4. Implement the risk-treatment plan prior to and during the activity.
6. Monitor and review the risk management of an activity.
- 6.1. Document risk analysis, evaluation and treatment options.
- 6.2. Monitor risks and the effectiveness of the risk-treatment plan.
- 6.3. Repeat the risk analysis of the activity regularly to ensure the risk-treatment plan remains relevant.
- 6.4. Make changes to the conduct of an activity, where required, in accordance with review recommendations.
- 6.5. Implement recommendations of the organisation’s risk audit in future risk analysis of the activity.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Records may include:
equipment maintenance history
maintenance schedule
incident reports
injury statistics or records
failure reports
equipment or activity specific policies or procedures.
Risk-evaluation criteria may include:
legislation
regulations
Australian Standards
organisational policies, aims and objectives
operating procedures and guidelines.
Potential sources of risk may include:
physical
chemical
environmental
psychological
financial, commercial and legal
behavioural.
Work health and safety legislation include:
hazards and risks
emergency response
consultation and participation.
Classification of risk may include:
diseases
economic perils
environmental
financial
human perils
natural perils
Work Health and Safety product liability
professional liability
property damage
public liability
security
technology.
Risk-treatment options may include:
avoidance
reduction
transfer
finance
acceptance.
Evaluate may include:
extent of risk reduction
extent of benefits or opportunities created
taking into account the risk-evaluation criteria.
Risk-management plan may include:
objectives
equipment and resources
contingencies.
Risk-treatment plan may include:
implementation details
responsibilities
schedules
expected outcome
budgeting
performance measures
review process.
Records may include:
equipment maintenance history
maintenance schedule
incident reports
injury statistics or records
failure reports
equipment or activity specific policies or procedures.
Risk-evaluation criteria may include:
legislation
regulations
Australian Standards
organisational policies, aims and objectives
operating procedures and guidelines.
Potential sources of risk may include:
physical
chemical
environmental
psychological
financial, commercial and legal
behavioural.
Work health and safety legislation include:
hazards and risks
emergency response
consultation and participation.
Classification of risk may include:
diseases
economic perils
environmental
financial
human perils
natural perils
Work Health and Safety product liability
professional liability
property damage
public liability
security
technology.
Risk-treatment options may include:
avoidance
reduction
transfer
finance
acceptance.
Evaluate may include:
extent of risk reduction
extent of benefits or opportunities created
taking into account the risk-evaluation criteria.
Risk-management plan may include:
objectives
equipment and resources
contingencies.
Risk-treatment plan may include:
implementation details
responsibilities
schedules
expected outcome
budgeting
performance measures
review process.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
work effectively and professionally within organisation risk-management systems and objectives and comply with legislative requirements to undertake risk assessments that are appropriate for specific activities and locations
work within parameters of own job role and responsibilities to assess, select and where appropriate resource viable risk-treatment options; and develop and implement a risk-treatment plan consistent with organisation policies and procedures within required timeframes
document and monitor the risk-treatment plan and contribute to the review of processes and outcomes
access and clarify information to inform application of risk-analysis procedures.
Due to issues such as differences in risk associated with different client groups, different equipment, different locations and different environmental conditions, this unit of competency must be assessed through the analysis of risk associated with more than one activity (or one activity with different client groups and or in different locations) in order to ensure consistency of performance over the range statement and contexts applicable to risk analysis of activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development and implementation of a risk-treatment plan for specific activities relevant to the individual’s current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an environment or facility appropriate to the specific activity
support staff, locations and resources to implement risk-control measures
organisation policies and procedures related to risk analysis of activities
organisation reporting requirements.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applying organisational risk-analysis procedures to activities and locations
oral and or written questioning to assess the knowledge of risk-analysis techniques and evacuation skills in relation to risk-assessment methodologies
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications
portfolio of records and reports documenting risk-treatment plans and outcomes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs
SISOODR303A Guide outdoor recreation sessions
SISXCAI303A Plan and conduct sport, and recreation sessions.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
work effectively and professionally within organisation risk-management systems and objectives and comply with legislative requirements to undertake risk assessments that are appropriate for specific activities and locations
work within parameters of own job role and responsibilities to assess, select and where appropriate resource viable risk-treatment options; and develop and implement a risk-treatment plan consistent with organisation policies and procedures within required timeframes
document and monitor the risk-treatment plan and contribute to the review of processes and outcomes
access and clarify information to inform application of risk-analysis procedures.
Due to issues such as differences in risk associated with different client groups, different equipment, different locations and different environmental conditions, this unit of competency must be assessed through the analysis of risk associated with more than one activity (or one activity with different client groups and or in different locations) in order to ensure consistency of performance over the range statement and contexts applicable to risk analysis of activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development and implementation of a risk-treatment plan for specific activities relevant to the individual’s current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an environment or facility appropriate to the specific activity
support staff, locations and resources to implement risk-control measures
organisation policies and procedures related to risk analysis of activities
organisation reporting requirements.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applying organisational risk-analysis procedures to activities and locations
oral and or written questioning to assess the knowledge of risk-analysis techniques and evacuation skills in relation to risk-assessment methodologies
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications
portfolio of records and reports documenting risk-treatment plans and outcomes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs
SISOODR303A Guide outdoor recreation sessions
SISXCAI303A Plan and conduct sport, and recreation sessions.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6454 | SRXRIK001A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | Unit of competency |