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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures
   • 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.
2. Apply laser safety procedures
   • Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures.
   • Monitor use of PPE.
   • Monitor laser application in the workplace.
3. Maintain documentation
   • Report laser incidents.
   • Maintain records.
4. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures
   • 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.
5. Apply laser safety procedures
   • Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures.
   • Monitor use of PPE.
   • Monitor laser application in the workplace.
6. Maintain documentation
   • Report laser incidents.
   • Maintain records.

Performance Evidence

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

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