Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 4:17 PM AWST
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Assess operational risk
Assess operational risk
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR006
PUAEMR006
State Code
OAZ30
OAZ30
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess risk in an operational environment. It includes establishing the risk context by identify, analysing and evaluating risk.The unit of competency applies to personnel at a relatively simple and routine level, in which they are using established organisational policy and procedures. Personnel would normally have local supervisory or management responsibility and apply appropriate solutions to a variety of predicable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establishthe risk context
- 1.1 Risk assessment objectives and scope are identified using organisational risk management procedures, industry standards and guidelines
- 1.2 Risk criteria are identified and confirmed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures or with supervisor's guidance
- 1.3 Structure for planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined
- 1.4 Stakeholder aims and objectives are identified and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines
2 Identify risk
- 2.1 Sources of risk which affect the situation or objectives are identified and recorded, in consultation with stakeholders
- 2.2 Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool, in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines
- 2.3 Risk statements describing consequences are generated, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Analyse risk
- 3.1 Risks are analysed by estimating the likelihood of consequences, in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.2 Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Evaluate risk
- 4.1 Levels of risks are prioritised for control, in consultation with stakeholders
- 4.2 Risk assessment rating is compared to established risk evaluation criteria and is communicated to the supervisor
- 4.3 Risks are monitored and reviewed until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE467 | PUAEMR027 | Assess operational risk | Unit of competency |