Assessor Resource
DEFWHS005
Apply ionising radiation safety procedures
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit describes the skills required to apply appropriate safety procedures or plans related to the control or mitigation of ionising radiation. In the context of this unit, ionising radiation may include emissions from radioactive material, apparatus containing radioactive material and x-ray apparatus. The unit includes researching, consulting and applying procedures within an organisation.
This unit applies to those involved in applying ionising radiation safety procedures 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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