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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the development of laser safety plans
  2. Assess laser hazards
  3. Develop laser safety plans
  4. Prepare for the development of laser safety plans
  5. Assess laser hazards
  6. Develop laser safety plans

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.

applying complex mathematical processes

identifying relevant laser hazards

developing procedures and plans to mitigate the hazards in the working environment

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

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


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.

principles and practices of work health and safety inspections

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

laser environment

organisational policy and procedures relevant to laser operations

relevant Australian and international standards

report writing techniques