Description

Pre-requisite

• PUAEMR003B Determine treatment strategies

Performance Criteria

1. Communicate treatment strategies

1.1. Processes are selected which most effectively communicate the strategies

1.2. Treatment strategies are widely publicised to stakeholders

2. Facilitate treatment strategy implementation

2.1. Development of action plans is facilitated

2.2. Implementation of action plans monitored against strategies

3. Review treatment strategies

3.1. A review process is established

3.2. The efficiency and effectiveness of each treatment strategy are reviewed

3.3. Strategies are adjusted following the review process

3.4. Adjustments to strategies are communicated to stakeholders

3.5. Residual risk is identified and a decision made whether to accept this risk or to re-establish risk management processes

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Stakeholders may include

• staff
• client groups
• members of the public
• community groups
• industry groups
• private and public sector organisations
• non-government organisations
• Members of Parliament

Criteria for monitoring and review may include

• continuous monitoring of the maintenance of equity
• continued involvement of stakeholders
• cost effectiveness of treatment
• evaluation of effectiveness in terms of actual risk reduction
• the evaluation of the need for the redefinition of policy
• a feedback mechanism
• consideration of change that takes place over time

Action plans may contain

• aims and objectives of the treatment strategies
• possible strategies to achieve objectives
• possible tactics to implement strategies
• resources required including their availability, limitations, contingencies and alternatives
• monitoring and evaluative procedures
• reporting requirements

Treatment strategies may include

• all aspects of comprehensive emergency management evolved from considering prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

Standards and guidelines are to include

• Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360
• Emergency Risk Management Guidelines 1999

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

• Treatment strategies are implemented by relevant stakeholders Review and monitoring processes are implemented

Underpinning Knowledge

• benchmarking best practices in the implementation and review of management processes
• planning theory and processes
• problem solving techniques
• risk management process

Underpinning Skills

• ability to negotiate
• needs analysis
• resolve conflicts

Resource implications

• For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to provide a real life environment.
• Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects

Consistency in performance

• Candidates should be expected to present evidence from a real event

Context of assessment

• Evidence of competence in this unit should be collected from a real event