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

Required Skills

analyse

communicate

negotiate

operate ionising radiation measuring equipment

plan

Required Knowledge

ionising radiation control requirements

ionising radiation exposure level standardsrequirements

ionising radiation legislation

ionising radiation measuring techniques and equipment

WHS requirements for the organisationindustry and for supervisorsmanagers in the workplace

relevant Australian and international standards

relevant environmental factors relating to workplace ionising radiation

relevant organisational policy and 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 ionising radiation

develop practical ionising safety plans that

adhere to Australian and organisational standards and with recognition of stakeholder requirements

monitor and record data from personal ionising radiation monitors

require appropriate action to be initiated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

demonstrate knowledge of relevant work health and safety and ionising radiation legislative frameworks

identify inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

demonstrate the application of the principles and practices of work health and safety and ionising radiation inspections

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

Consistency in performance

Evidence of 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 and monitoring ionising radiation plans in an actual or simulated workplace A record of all relevant research interviews and findings in the development of the ionising radiation safety plan should also be submitted as evidence for assessment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to relevant research material manufacturers equipment specifications and existing related standards policy and instructions

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:

Ionising radiation safety plans may include:

Appropriate action may include: