This unit describes the skills required to apply appropriate safety procedures or plans related to the control or mitigation of radio frequency radiation, including microwaves,radar radio transmissions. This includes researching, consulting about and applying procedures that have been specifically developed for the organisation.

This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in application of radio frequency radiation procedures and also applies to individuals who work in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for the application of workplace radio frequency radiation safety procedures/plans	1.1 Identify source of radio frequency radiation. 1.2 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the radiation. 1.3 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
2. Implement radio frequency radiation safety procedures/plans	2.1 Employ radio frequency radiation protective measures. 2.2 Display or publish relevant notices/signs. 2.3 Handle radio frequency radiation sources.
3. Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation safety documentation	3.1 Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation records. 3.2 Maintain equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

accessing, reading, interpreting and applying information on radio frequency radiation

applying knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks and Australian standards

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

applying principles and practices of work health and safety and Australian standards

identifying intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS requirements for workplace supervisors

relevant Australian and international standards

relevant organisational policy and standards

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for the application of workplace radio frequency radiation safety procedures/plans	1.1 Identify source of radio frequency radiation. 1.2 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the radiation. 1.3 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
2. Implement radio frequency radiation safety procedures/plans	2.1 Employ radio frequency radiation protective measures. 2.2 Display or publish relevant notices/signs. 2.3 Handle radio frequency radiation sources.
3. Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation safety documentation	3.1 Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation records. 3.2 Maintain equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation.

Relevant organisational policy, procedures and guidelines include:

Australian or international standards equipment manufacturers’ specifications legislation risk assessments previous testing reports Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

accessing, reading, interpreting and applying information on radio frequency radiation

applying knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks and Australian standards

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

applying principles and practices of work health and safety and Australian standards

identifying intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS requirements for workplace supervisors

relevant Australian and international standards

relevant organisational policy and standards

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify source of radio frequency radiation.
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the radiation.
Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
Employ radio frequency radiation protective measures.
Display or publish relevant notices/signs.
Handle radio frequency radiation sources.
Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation records.
Maintain equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation.
Identify source of radio frequency radiation.
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the radiation.
Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
Employ radio frequency radiation protective measures.
Display or publish relevant notices/signs.
Handle radio frequency radiation sources.
Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation records.
Maintain equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation.

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFWHS003 - Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

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