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DEFWHS008
Apply laser safety procedures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to apply laser safety procedures and control measures. This includes the planning, preparation and application of laser safety procedures as well as the maintenance of appropriate laser safety records.

This unit applies to those involved in applying laser safety procedures as a workplace responsibility.

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 routine 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. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures

1.1 Interpret notifications of activities that involve the use of lasers.

1.2 Identify class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use.

1.3 Identify and implement organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations.

1.4 Identify laser hazard areas to those likely to encounter them.

1.5 Determine personal protective equipment requirements.

2. Apply laser safety procedures

2.1 Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures.

2.2 Monitor use of PPE.

2.3 Monitor laser application in the workplace.

3. Maintain documentation

3.1 Report laser incidents.

3.2 Maintain records.

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 relating to lasers

planning and preparing for the application of laser safety procedures

applying and monitoring relevant laser safety measures

maintaining appropriate documentation

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

applying principles and practices of WHS

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.

characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation

environment in which lasers are used

relevant Australian and international standards

report writing techniques

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. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures

1.1 Interpret notifications of activities that involve the use of lasers.

1.2 Identify class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use.

1.3 Identify and implement organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations.

1.4 Identify laser hazard areas to those likely to encounter them.

1.5 Determine personal protective equipment requirements.

2. Apply laser safety procedures

2.1 Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures.

2.2 Monitor use of PPE.

2.3 Monitor laser application in the workplace.

3. Maintain documentation

3.1 Report laser incidents.

3.2 Maintain records.

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 relating to lasers

planning and preparing for the application of laser safety procedures

applying and monitoring relevant laser safety measures

maintaining appropriate documentation

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

applying principles and practices of WHS

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.

characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation

environment in which lasers are used

relevant Australian and international standards

report writing techniques

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
Interpret notifications of activities that involve the use of lasers. 
Identify class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use. 
Identify and implement organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations. 
Identify laser hazard areas to those likely to encounter them. 
Determine personal protective equipment requirements. 
Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures. 
Monitor use of PPE. 
Monitor laser application in the workplace. 
Report laser incidents. 
Maintain records. 
Interpret notifications of activities that involve the use of lasers. 
Identify class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use. 
Identify and implement organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations. 
Identify laser hazard areas to those likely to encounter them. 
Determine personal protective equipment requirements. 
Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures. 
Monitor use of PPE. 
Monitor laser application in the workplace. 
Report laser incidents. 
Maintain records. 

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