Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 7:50 AM AWST
24/07/2026 7:50 AM AWST
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Evaluate and review safety cases
Evaluate and review safety cases
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCP001A
DEFCP001A
State Code
AVU95
AVU95
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to ensure compliance requirements through the evaluation and review of safety cases.It includes the development of evaluation plans, analysis of the safety case, communication with stakeholders and recommendation on certification.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop the evaluation plan
- 1.1 Evaluation criteria is determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and safety case.
- 1.2 Suitable evaluation methodology is developed to ensure sufficiently valid and reliable outcomes for the review of the safety case.
- 1.3 Research related to the evaluation and review is conducted and advice is sought from relevant personnel to clarify any unclear findings.
- 1.4 Liaison and discussions are conducted with stakeholders in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
2. Analyse the safety case
- 2.1 Safety case data is analysed in accordance with planned methodology.
- 2.2 Possible shortcomings in safety case are identified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and planned methodology.
- 2.3 Initial outcomes and findings of the analysis are reviewed and discussed with relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and planned methodology.
- 2.4 Additional data collection and analysis required to clarify aspects of initial findings is undertaken if necessary.
3. Determine evaluation and review findings and outcomes
- 3.1 Draft recommendations based on safety case analysis are developed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and planned methodology.
- 3.2 Draft report of the outcomes, findings and recommendations of the compliance evaluation is prepared in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and planned methodology.
- 3.3 Draft report is discussed with supervisors and stakeholders and feedback is sought in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and planned methodology.
- 3.4 Report is edited and updated based on the feedback obtained.
4. Document and disseminate evaluation outcomes and recommendations
- 4.1 Report is produced and disseminated to nominated internal and external personnel in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 4.2 Recommendations on certification are forwarded to delegate for action in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 4.3 Documentation is maintained 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.
Evaluation criteria may include:
Feedback
WHS legislation
Operational analysis
Physical evidence
Qualitative statements
Quantitative statements
Regulatory framework
Statistical results
Technical framework
User requirements
Organisational policy and procedures may include:
Australian Standards
International standards
Organisational instructions and standards
Standard Operating Procedures
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
Evaluation methodology may include:
Analysis of feedback from clients, suppliers, internal managers and personnel
Assessment of information contained in the organisation’s management information system
Collection of operational data
Desk analysis
Drafting and editing of the evaluation and review report
Interviews, focus groups, questionnaires
Literature searches including internet searches
Review of reports from relevant compliance authorities and organisations
Surveys of relevant internal and external personnel
Stakeholders may include:
Defence
Defence contractors and sub-contractors
Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence Science and Technology Organisation
International agencies
Shortcomings may include:
Inadequate risk management controls
Lack of consideration of WHS requirements, technical requirements and risk assessment outcomes
Evaluation criteria may include:
Feedback
WHS legislation
Operational analysis
Physical evidence
Qualitative statements
Quantitative statements
Regulatory framework
Statistical results
Technical framework
User requirements
Organisational policy and procedures may include:
Australian Standards
International standards
Organisational instructions and standards
Standard Operating Procedures
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
Evaluation methodology may include:
Analysis of feedback from clients, suppliers, internal managers and personnel
Assessment of information contained in the organisation’s management information system
Collection of operational data
Desk analysis
Drafting and editing of the evaluation and review report
Interviews, focus groups, questionnaires
Literature searches including internet searches
Review of reports from relevant compliance authorities and organisations
Surveys of relevant internal and external personnel
Stakeholders may include:
Defence
Defence contractors and sub-contractors
Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence Science and Technology Organisation
International agencies
Shortcomings may include:
Inadequate risk management controls
Lack of consideration of WHS requirements, technical requirements and risk assessment outcomes
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:
store, retrieve and manipulate data
determine and apply evaluation methodology
analyse safety case data to determine adequacy
maintain security and confidentiality of data in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
prepare detailed and complex reports and recommendations
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 in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software information system
safety case data and records
relevant workplace procedures
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
store, retrieve and manipulate data
determine and apply evaluation methodology
analyse safety case data to determine adequacy
maintain security and confidentiality of data in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
prepare detailed and complex reports and recommendations
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 in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software information system
safety case data and records
relevant workplace procedures
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD24 | DEFCPL001 | Evaluate and review safety cases | Unit of competency |
