This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

analyse work environment and identify hazards

assess resources needed to establish and maintain WHS in the workplace including a range of control measures

assess risks and design and implement appropriate WHS systems

communicate

negotiate

operate noise measuringmonitoring equipment

plan

Required Knowledge

environmental factors relevant to workplace noise

noise control requirements

noise legislation

noise measuring and monitoring techniques and equipment

occupational noise exposure level standardsrequirements

organisational policy and standards relevant to workplace noise levels

provisions and principles of effective WHS management requirements for the organisationindustry including supervisorsmanagers WHS committees representatives etc in the workplace

relevant Australian and international standards

reliability of measures

tolerances of error that may apply

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

measure and analyse workplace noise

develop noise management plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognise stakeholder requirements

apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks

identify inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

apply principles and practices of work health safety

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

Consistency in performance

Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements

Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual developing the noise management plans A record of all relevant research and interviews should also be submitted as evidence for assessment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to relevant legislation research material manufacturers equipment specifications existing related standards policy and instructions and work areas within the area of responsibility

Legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels may include:

Organisational records may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Preparation of equipment and resources may include:

Work health and safety requirements may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Noise management plans may include: