BSBOPS504 Manage Business Risk Learner Assessment Pack | Victoria University Australia

BSBOPS504 Learner Assessment Pack

The BSBOPS504 – Manage Business Risk Learner Assessment Pack is designed for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in managing business risks across an organisation or specific business unit. The assessment includes short answer questions, practical assessments, and a workplace project assessment, all structured to reflect real-world or simulated workplace conditions. Students are required to complete these tasks in consultation with their assessor and relevant stakeholders while adhering to legal, organisational, and industry standards.

Short Answer Questions

The assessment begins with a series of short answer questions that require students to apply theoretical knowledge to workplace contexts. Students are asked to first identify their state or territory, as certain questions require reference to local legislation and regulations.

The Questions Cover:

• Identification of relevant legislation and regulations that influence risk management within an organisation and an explanation of how each affects organisational processes.
• Analysis of organisational risk management policies, processes, and procedures, including documentation and storage requirements.
• Definition and understanding of different types of business risks, such as:

• Economic
• Compliance
• IT security
• Financial risks

• Explanation of various risk treatment options, including:

• Risk avoidance
• Risk reduction
• Risk sharing
• Risk acceptance

• Review of specific ISO 31000 standards, including:

• ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Guidelines
• IEC 31010:2019 Risk Assessment Techniques
• focusing on their purpose and key elements.

Application of tools and techniques for risk identification, such as:

• SWOT analysis
• PESTLE analysis
• Documentation review
• Brainstorming

Practical Assessment

The practical assessment section requires students to demonstrate their skills in managing business risks in either a real or simulated workplace. This includes completing workplace documents, being observed by the assessor, and providing supporting evidence such as:

• Email correspondence
• Meeting minutes
• Video recordings

The practical assessment is divided into several key components.

Workplace Project Assessment

The workplace project is structured into five major tasks, each designed to assess a specific stage of the risk management process.

Task 1: Establish The Risk Context And Research Risks

Students are required to:

• Prepare a Risk Management Report
• Identify a specific business risk area
• Evaluate organisational processes, procedures, and requirements
• Define the scope and context of risk managementIdentify stakeholders
• Review existing arrangements
• Research potential risks, critical success factors, goals, and objectives
• Communicate the draft report to at least two stakeholders

Task 2: Consult With Stakeholders To Identify Risks That Apply To Scope

Students must:

• Conduct stakeholder meetings
• Explain the risk management process
• Present researched risks
• Consult with stakeholders
• Negotiate differences
• Reach consensus on at least three risks
• Update the Risk Management Report to include stakeholder input

Task 3: Analyse Risks And Develop Risk Treatment Schedule And Plan

Students are required to:

Analyse agreed-upon risks

Assign:

• Likelihood
• Impact
• Risk ratings
• Priorities

Identify:

• Current treatments
• Possible control measures
• Partially complete the Risk Treatment Schedule and Plan
• Provide evidence of sources used to assess current treatments

Task 4: Consult With Stakeholders To Confirm Risk Analysis And Treatment Plan

Students must:

Hold meetings to confirm:

• Risk Register
• Risk Treatment Schedule and Plan
• Explain the risk analysis
• Consult and negotiate with stakeholders
• Reach consensus on treatment actions
• Communicate the updated Risk Management Report to relevant parties

Task 5: Implement And Monitor Risk Treatment Plan

Students are required to:

• Implement at least two risk treatments according to organisational policies and procedures
• Update the Risk Treatment Plan with actual implementation dates
• Monitor outcomes on at least two occasions
• Evaluate implementation results
• Identify areas for improvement
• Submit supporting evidence such as:

• Communication records
• Training records
• Organisational documents

Assessment Workbook Checklist

The pack includes a checklist to ensure all required components are completed:

Completion of short answer questions

Completion and submission of all practical assessment tasks with supporting evidence

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Assessment Requirements

The BSBOPS504 Manage Business Risk Learner Assessment Pack requires students to demonstrate practical and theoretical skills in managing business risks across an organisation or specific business unit.

The Assessment Consists Of:

Short Answer Questions

Identification of relevant legislation and regulations affecting risk management

Analysis of organisational risk management policies, processes, procedures, and documentation requirements

Understanding types of business risks:

• Economic
• Compliance
• IT security
• Financial

Explaining risk treatment options:

• Avoidance
• Reduction
• Sharing
• Acceptance

Reviewing ISO 31000 standards and risk assessment techniques

Applying tools and techniques for risk identification such as:

• SWOT
• PESTLE
• Documentation review
• Brainstorming

Practical Assessment

• Preparation and communication of a Risk Management Report
• Consultation and negotiation with stakeholders to identify and confirm risks
• Analysis of risks and development of a Risk Treatment Schedule and Plan
• Implementation and monitoring of risk treatment measures
• Submission of supporting evidence (emails, meeting minutes, reports, or videos)

Workplace Project Assessment Tasks

Assessment Workbook Checklist

Ensures all short answer and practical components are completed and submitted with supporting evidence