Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:19 PM AWST
21/07/2026 11:19 PM AWST
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Apply knowledge of risk management
Apply knowledge of risk management
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCP005A
DEFCP005A
State Code
AVU98
AVU98
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to analyse and apply knowledge of risk management processes.The application of this knowledge is required by people who are not specialists in the field but need the knowledge to inform their decision making.The application of risk management process knowledge is specific to a variety of component processes in safety case activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access and interpret relevant risk management information
- 1.1 Relevant risk management requirements are identified and considered.
- 1.2 Risk management information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.
- 1.3 Outcomes of the analysis are formulated and recommendations relevant to risk management requirements are determined.
2. Use knowledge of risk management processes
- 2.1 Risk management requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 2.2 Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 2.3 Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
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.
Risk may include:
Actual events
Economic
Environmental
Financial
Human behaviour
Operational
Political circumstances
Reputation
Safety
Technical
Safety case is:
Term used to describe a sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated risk management system, which demonstrates how safety (and other forms of risk) has been considered with regard to any system or equipment throughout the life of the capability from definition through to disposal
As a report, a formal documented snapshot in time, demonstrating that due diligence has been given to the hazards associated with the introduction into service of new capability, documenting the system that facilitates the management of hazards
Organisational policy and procedures may include:
Australian Standards
International standards
Organisational instructions and standards
Risk may include:
Actual events
Economic
Environmental
Financial
Human behaviour
Operational
Political circumstances
Reputation
Safety
Technical
Safety case is:
Term used to describe a sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated risk management system, which demonstrates how safety (and other forms of risk) has been considered with regard to any system or equipment throughout the life of the capability from definition through to disposal
As a report, a formal documented snapshot in time, demonstrating that due diligence has been given to the hazards associated with the introduction into service of new capability, documenting the system that facilitates the management of hazards
Organisational policy and procedures may include:
Australian Standards
International standards
Organisational instructions and standards
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
adhere to relevant compliance requirements
apply knowledge of the risk management process to assist in work and to guide problem solving
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software
legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to safety case processes
plans
workplace documentation
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
adhere to relevant compliance requirements
apply knowledge of the risk management process to assist in work and to guide problem solving
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software
legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to safety case processes
plans
workplace documentation
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC48 | DEFCPL004 | Apply knowledge of risk management | Unit of competency |
