Core units

BSBAUD503B

Lead a quality audit

PSPRAD704A

Consign radioactive material

PSPRAD707A

Monitor radiation

PSPRAD708A

Coordinate radiation safety

PSPRAD709A

Select, commission and maintain radiation measuring instruments

PSPRAD710A

Apply radiation safety knowledge to develop and implement ionising radiation management plans

PUAWER009B

Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

using relevant information sources to locate and interpret information about the safe transport of radioactive materials

interpreting radiation labels, placards and safety signs

completing documentation accurately with close attention to detail

interpreting guidelines for consigners, carriers and consignees defined in local regulations and relevant codes

using technical words, such as radioactivity, radioactive material, ionising radiation, contamination, contamination controls, shielding, half-life, Transport Index, and safe distance

interpreting information on radiation labels, placards, emergency information sheets and safety signs, and in transport documents relevant to job role

interpreting manuals for radiation monitoring equipment used in job role or duties

interpreting guidelines and safety procedures for working with radiation sources (based on principles of reduce exposure time, maintain greatest distance and use as much shielding as possible)

interpreting manuals for radiation sources/equipment and radiation instruments used in organisation

using plain English to explain radiation protection and safety issues, safe working rules and recommended procedures to other personnel

interpreting manuals and writing operating instructions for radiation measuring instruments used in organisation

applying requirements of house or other style manual protocols for written communications

using advanced literacy skills to read, write, edit and proofread documents to ensure clarity of meaning, accuracy and consistency of information

actively promote the need to make doses as low as reasonably achievable consistent with organisational policy, procedures and legislation

Teamwork

seeking advice or further directions when faced with unexpected situations that may require decisions or actions beyond own technical competence

designing, planning and conducting monitoring surveys under direction

listening to and questioning clients and other audit team members

relating to people from diverse backgrounds and abilities

using interpersonal skills to establish rapport with clients and to liaise with other audit team members

Problem-solving

recognising the limitations, restrictions and applicability of various detector units

using relevant information sources to locate and interpret information about radiation sources/equipment encountered in job role or duties

processing and analysing radiation monitoring data

identifying types and properties of ionising radiation (e.g. alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, X-ray, electron), sources and shielding methods

applying definitions of radiation quantities, such as exposure, dose, effective dose, dose rate, dose equivalent, and dose limits

assessing/re-assessing risks and hazards and designing appropriate controls

choosing and using appropriate available radiation sources/equipment and radiation instruments

identifying exposure pathways and protective measures, signs and symptoms of radiation exposure, radiation health effects, and deterministic and stochastic effects

analysing potential adverse health and performance effects of wearing personal protective equipment while working in potentially hazardous environments

Initiative and enterprise

regularly assessing/re-assessing risks and hazards and taking appropriate protective measures

seeking advice and further directions when faced with unforeseen circumstances or situations that may require decisions or response actions beyond technical competence

initiating audits/inspections of radiation protection and safety systems

maintaining working knowledge of the business activities and operations conducted at the organisation's sites and the associated radiation risks

Planning and organising

analysing types and properties of ionising radiation and interpreting relevant dose limits

applying health, safety and workplace emergency response procedures, safe working rules, personal hygiene requirements and safe operating procedures for equipment relevant to job role

recognising different types of monitoring equipment such as air proportional, gas proportional, gas ionisation, Geiger-Muller, scintillation, neutron monitors, solid state, personal dosimeters (badge and electronic)

conducting pre-use checks for radiation instruments and monitoring equipment used in job role or duties

collecting, labelling and preserving occupational and environmental samples

using and caring for personal protective equipment used in job role

applying techniques and procedures for collecting (potentially) radioactive samples (if required in job role or duties)

applying techniques for assessing radiation hazards likely to be encountered in job role or duties

applying techniques for conducting monitoring surveys used in job role or duties

developing plans, organisational policy and procedures and safe work practices

applying principles and techniques for decontamination of personnel and equipment

applying techniques and procedures for collecting (potentially) radioactive samples

applying techniques for assessing radiation hazards likely to be encountered in organisation

applying techniques for conducting contamination surveys

applying techniques for control, containment and/or confinement of radiation sources/equipment encountered by organisation

Self-management

using organisational, planning and time management skills to sequence tasks, and meet timelines

conducting inspections and arranging meetings

negotiating targets for radiation safety key performance indicators

analysing audit information to identify non-conformances and opportunities for improvements and provide recommendations to licensee or responsible person

Learning

reviewing training needs regularly in radiation protection/safety, workplace emergency response and environmental protection

undertaking research to ensure that the legislative responsibilities of the licensee are fulfilled

sourcing and analysing new and existing information regarding radiation protection, legislation, standards, codes and guidelines

monitoring industry information and information from relevant professional bodies to maintain currency

working knowledge of the business activities and operations conducted at the organisation's sites and the associated radiation risks

Technology

using and caring for personal monitoring equipment

using monitoring equipment to measure radiation

safely operating radiation instruments and monitoring equipment used in job role or duties to obtain reliable data

selecting and using types of personal protective equipment for personnel working in ionising radiation environments and the recommended selection process

safely operating radiation measuring instruments used in job role to obtain reliable data

identifying characteristics, capabilities, limitations, function of key components and operating principles for radiation measuring instruments used in organisation

assessing common instrument faults, troubleshooting, and recommending remedial actions and repairs

using software applications relevant to conducting quality auditing activities