Assessor Resource
PSPRAD708A
Coordinate radiation safety
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency applies to personnel with a local radiation safety coordination role. They may assist a radiation safety officer:
at a mine or processing plant that produces radioactive ore or minerals
with instruments that emit ionising radiation at geotechnical, construction, mining and manufacturing sites, or analytical and research facilities
in a laboratory or licensed facility that handles radioactive materials
in a nuclear facility.
The coordination tasks in this unit would be performed under the authority of a responsible person. The unit covers part of the role and functions of a radiation safety professional, such as a radiation safety officer.
This unit covers the ability to coordinate an organisation's ongoing safety management of radiation-related work activities for the purpose of protecting workers, the public and the environment from radiation hazards. This involves assessing local radiation protection and safety requirements and assessing implementation of systems and controls that are employed to ensure the organisation/licensee's compliance with relevant radiation protection and safety legislation, standards, licences or codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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