Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:35 AM AWST
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Contribute to an emergency risk management process
Contribute to an emergency risk management process
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR008B
PUAEMR008B
State Code
D5555
D5555
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2015
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
10/02/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to participate in working groups or other forums that contribute to developing an emergency risk assessment and treatment plan for a community.The emergency risk management process used will be developed in close cooperation with the community and consistent with the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines.No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clarify the community context
- 1.1 Information about known risks, safety concerns, expectations and desired outcomes is collected and analysed.
- 1.2 Safety concerns, drivers, recent events, community views and sensitivities are identified.
- 1.3 Relevant legislation, policies, procedures and existing emergency management documentation and arrangements are identified.
- 1.4 Input to building an initial picture of community characteristics, safety expectations and perceptions of risk is provided.
- 1.5 Significance of available information for own organisation/constituency is assessed and reported.
- 1.6 Scope and focus of a feasible emergency risk management project are determined.
2 Apply the emergency risk management methodology
- 2.1 Own role, organisational responsibilities, limits of authority, scope of community knowledge and expertise are outlined to other group members.
- 2.2 Organisational resources that can be provided to support the emergency risk management process are identified.
- 2.3 Sources of useful, credible information are identified through stakeholders, community networks and interested parties.
- 2.4 Practical consultation, communicationand decision making strategies are agreed.
- 2.5 Processes for accountability and timely communication of accurate, consistent information to stakeholders are developed.
3 Develop risk statements and treatment options
- 3.1 Credibility, accuracy and currency of available risk information is assessed.
- 3.2 Additional information is sought from specialists, organisations and other stakeholders regarding information gaps and conflicting data or views.
- 3.3 Risk statements are jointly developed by considering sources of risk, elements at risk and vulnerability.
- 3.4 Risk statements are jointly analysed by considering the consequences and likelihood of occurrences.
- 3.5 Input is provided to help assess the effectiveness of existing treatment strategies.
- 3.6 Treatment options for risks are suggested that take into account implications for stakeholders, practical constraints and established assessment criteria.
- 3.7 Feedback on risks and treatment options is obtained from own organisation/constituency and other stakeholders.
- 3.8 Recommendations are jointly developed and submitted for approval.
4 Promote ownership for the process and outcomes
- 4.1 Comprehensive consultation is undertaken at all stages.
- 4.2 All positions and commitments are properly authorised before being communicated to others.
- 4.3 Management is kept informed of project progress, proposed variations in strategy, decisions and recommendations.
- 4.4 Variations to commitment of resources are negotiated with management.
- 4.5 All stages of the process, decisions and outcomes are documented in accordance with accountability, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
- 4.6 Opportunities for improving emergency risk management processes are reported.
5 Work cooperatively with other participants and stakeholders
- 5.1 Commitment is demonstrated by sharing knowledge and expertise, completing allocated tasks on time and encouraging others to help achieve common goals.
- 5.2 Meeting procedures are observed.
- 5.3 Accurate information is provided at all times.
- 5.4 Opinions and advice are contributed while appreciating the boundaries and cultures of organisations and diverse views of other participants.
- 5.5 A wide range of reactions and views are actively sought.
- 5.6 Language used in meetings is appropriate to the broad range of participants.
- 5.7 Confidentiality and sensitivity of information and meeting processes are respected.
- 5.8 Conflicts are resolved constructively with a minimum of fuss.
- 5.9 Overall community safety outcomes are placed above personal or organisational/constituency interests.
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.
Information may include:
characteristics of natural, local and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports (e.g. environmental impacts)
Known risks may include:
commercial activity and legal relationships
economic
human behaviour and individual activities
management activities and controls
natural events
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
terrorism
Drivers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
strategic and corporate plans
Legislation, policies and procedures may include:
arrangements specified in emergency management, land-use, environmental or other legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Sources of useful, credible information may include:
community information booklets
credible individuals, group and community leaders
documented risk assessments by companies, organisations libraries, research reports, Australian bureau of statistics data, special needs groups, significant cultural organisations
family and historical records
media, council and emergency service personnel and records
spatial information databases
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Treatment options may include:
avoidance of the risk
removing a risk source
changing the likelihood of
an initiating event or source of risk occurring
a hazard impacting on elements at risk
changing the consequences of an identified hazard impact
sharing the risk
retaining the risk based on an informed decision
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited community knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
political, social and cultural considerations
Information may include:
characteristics of natural, local and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports (e.g. environmental impacts)
Known risks may include:
commercial activity and legal relationships
economic
human behaviour and individual activities
management activities and controls
natural events
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
terrorism
Drivers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
strategic and corporate plans
Legislation, policies and procedures may include:
arrangements specified in emergency management, land-use, environmental or other legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Sources of useful, credible information may include:
community information booklets
credible individuals, group and community leaders
documented risk assessments by companies, organisations libraries, research reports, Australian bureau of statistics data, special needs groups, significant cultural organisations
family and historical records
media, council and emergency service personnel and records
spatial information databases
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Treatment options may include:
avoidance of the risk
removing a risk source
changing the likelihood of
an initiating event or source of risk occurring
a hazard impacting on elements at risk
changing the consequences of an identified hazard impact
sharing the risk
retaining the risk based on an informed decision
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited community knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
political, social and cultural considerations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
provide constructive information and advice based on expertise, knowledge and experience of an organisation, constituency or community
keep their organisation/constituency informed of the emergency risk management process and outcomes and seek their regular input and feedback
work collaboratively with other participants to achieve outcomes that contribute to improved community safety
provide constructive input and gain organisational/constituency support for the outcomes through effective consultation and feedback
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts throughout the life of a community emergency risk management project, or during components of a number of projects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed participating in a group emergency risk management process and contributing to the joint development of a set of recommendations that address community safety in the workplace. Assessment is commonly undertaken in the context of an action learning project on-the-job.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to a community and the opportunity to contribute to an actual emergency risk management process and consider a range of community safety concerns.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferrable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency risk management context.
Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge. Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-life project, often in an action-learning context.
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
provide constructive information and advice based on expertise, knowledge and experience of an organisation, constituency or community
keep their organisation/constituency informed of the emergency risk management process and outcomes and seek their regular input and feedback
work collaboratively with other participants to achieve outcomes that contribute to improved community safety
provide constructive input and gain organisational/constituency support for the outcomes through effective consultation and feedback
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts throughout the life of a community emergency risk management project, or during components of a number of projects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed participating in a group emergency risk management process and contributing to the joint development of a set of recommendations that address community safety in the workplace. Assessment is commonly undertaken in the context of an action learning project on-the-job.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to a community and the opportunity to contribute to an actual emergency risk management process and consider a range of community safety concerns.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferrable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency risk management context.
Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge. Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-life project, often in an action-learning context.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ28 | PUAEMR008 | Contribute to an emergency risk management process | Unit of competency |
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| AZT5 | AVI50616 | Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) | Qualification |
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