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DEFWHS004
Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to measure and analyse radio frequency radiation, including microwaves, radar and radio transmissions, and to develop relevant safety plans and procedures. This includes developing and drafting policy, procedures and plans/instructions for the management, amelioration and/or control of radio frequency radiation in the workplace.

This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in developing radio frequency safety plans as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all 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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Evidence Required

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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 to develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

1.1 Identify and confirm radio frequency radiation sources.

1.2 Identify and access standards and legislation appropriate to radio frequency radiation exposure levels.

1.3 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to radio frequency radiation.

1.4 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of radio frequency radiation.

1.5 Measure radio frequency radiation.

1.6 Deploy measuring equipment and record readings.

2. Analyse radio frequency radiation

2.1 Interpret and confirm measurements.

2.2 Analyse and/or determine radio frequency radiation and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors.

3. Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

3.1 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.

3.2 Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and radio frequency radiation exposure levels.

3.3 Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans and forward to the relevant authority.

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.

operating radio frequency radiation measuring equipment

measuring and analysing radio frequency radiation

developing radio frequency radiation safety plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognise stakeholders requirements

applying knowledge of relevant WHS and radio frequency radiation legislative frameworks

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

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.

environmental factors relevant to workplace radio frequency radiation

WHS requirements for the organisation/industry and for supervisors/managers in the workplace

radio frequency radiation control requirements

radio frequency radiation exposure level standards/requirements

radio frequency radiation measuring techniques and equipment

reliability of measures

relevant Australian and international standards

relevant legislation

relevant organisational policy and standards

tolerances of error that may apply

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 to develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

1.1 Identify and confirm radio frequency radiation sources.

1.2 Identify and access standards and legislation appropriate to radio frequency radiation exposure levels.

1.3 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to radio frequency radiation.

1.4 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of radio frequency radiation.

1.5 Measure radio frequency radiation.

1.6 Deploy measuring equipment and record readings.

2. Analyse radio frequency radiation

2.1 Interpret and confirm measurements.

2.2 Analyse and/or determine radio frequency radiation and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors.

3. Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

3.1 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.

3.2 Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and radio frequency radiation exposure levels.

3.3 Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans and forward to the relevant authority.

Relevant organisational policies and procedures include:

Australian or international standards (particularly AS/NZS 1269.2:1998 Occupational Radio Frequency Management, Part 2: Radio Frequency control management)

manufacturer’s instructions

state/territory/Commonwealth legislation

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.

operating radio frequency radiation measuring equipment

measuring and analysing radio frequency radiation

developing radio frequency radiation safety plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognise stakeholders requirements

applying knowledge of relevant WHS and radio frequency radiation legislative frameworks

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

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.

environmental factors relevant to workplace radio frequency radiation

WHS requirements for the organisation/industry and for supervisors/managers in the workplace

radio frequency radiation control requirements

radio frequency radiation exposure level standards/requirements

radio frequency radiation measuring techniques and equipment

reliability of measures

relevant Australian and international standards

relevant legislation

relevant organisational policy and standards

tolerances of error that may apply

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.
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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 and confirm radio frequency radiation sources. 
Identify and access standards and legislation appropriate to radio frequency radiation exposure levels. 
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to radio frequency radiation. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of radio frequency radiation. 
Measure radio frequency radiation. 
Deploy measuring equipment and record readings. 
Interpret and confirm measurements. 
Analyse and/or determine radio frequency radiation and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors. 
Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 
Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and radio frequency radiation exposure levels. 
Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans and forward to the relevant authority. 
Identify and confirm radio frequency radiation sources. 
Identify and access standards and legislation appropriate to radio frequency radiation exposure levels. 
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to radio frequency radiation. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of radio frequency radiation. 
Measure radio frequency radiation. 
Deploy measuring equipment and record readings. 
Interpret and confirm measurements. 
Analyse and/or determine radio frequency radiation and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors. 
Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 
Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and radio frequency radiation exposure levels. 
Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans and forward to the relevant authority. 

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