Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBWHS409 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with workplace monitoring processes

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS409 - Assist with workplace monitoring processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with monitoring a range of physical agents and conditions relevant to work health and safety (WHS).It applies to individuals working in a broad range of WHS roles across all industries who assist with using a range of measuring devices to collect, interpret, evaluate and report on workplace information and data in relation to physical agents and conditions.It does not extend to hazard identification, risk assessment or developing control measures based on the outcomes of monitoring, which are covered in BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assist with selecting measuring devices
  • Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring
  • Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with relevant individuals and parties
  • Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition
  • Determine the area where measurements are to be taken
  • Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment
  • Assist with the selection of measuring equipment according to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk to self
  • Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment and seek expert advice and equipment as required
       
Element: Assist with preparations to collect workplace information and data
  • Determine a sampling process
  • Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, nature and purpose of the monitoring
  • Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem
  • Assist with checking the operability of equipment
       
Element: Assist with collecting workplace information and data
  • Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting appropriate scale
  • Assist with tests
  • Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect information and data
  • Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and record readings using expert support and advice as required
  • Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of appropriately
  • Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as required
       
Element: Assist with documenting and evaluating results of monitoring
  • Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and documenting results
  • Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target audiences
  • Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically
  • Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Assist with selecting measuring devices

1.1 Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring

1.2 Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with relevant individuals and parties

1.3 Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition

1.4 Determine the area where measurements are to be taken

1.5 Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment

1.6 Assist with the selection of measuring equipment according to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk to self

1.7 Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment and seek expert advice and equipment as required

2 Assist with preparations to collect workplace information and data

2.1 Determine a sampling process

2.2 Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, nature and purpose of the monitoring

2.3 Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem

2.4 Assist with checking the operability of equipment

3 Assist with collecting workplace information and data

3.1 Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting appropriate scale

3.2 Assist with tests

3.3 Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect information and data

3.4 Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and record readings using expert support and advice as required

3.5 Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of appropriately

3.6 Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as required

4 Assist with documenting and evaluating results of monitoring

4.1 Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and documenting results

4.2 Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target audiences

4.3 Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically

4.4 Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Assist with selecting measuring devices

1.1 Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring

1.2 Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with relevant individuals and parties

1.3 Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition

1.4 Determine the area where measurements are to be taken

1.5 Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment

1.6 Assist with the selection of measuring equipment according to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk to self

1.7 Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment and seek expert advice and equipment as required

2 Assist with preparations to collect workplace information and data

2.1 Determine a sampling process

2.2 Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, nature and purpose of the monitoring

2.3 Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem

2.4 Assist with checking the operability of equipment

3 Assist with collecting workplace information and data

3.1 Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting appropriate scale

3.2 Assist with tests

3.3 Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect information and data

3.4 Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and record readings using expert support and advice as required

3.5 Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of appropriately

3.6 Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as required

4 Assist with documenting and evaluating results of monitoring

4.1 Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and documenting results

4.2 Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target audiences

4.3 Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically

4.4 Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring 
Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with relevant individuals and parties 
Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition 
Determine the area where measurements are to be taken 
Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment 
Assist with the selection of measuring equipment according to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk to self 
Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment and seek expert advice and equipment as required 
Determine a sampling process 
Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, nature and purpose of the monitoring 
Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem 
Assist with checking the operability of equipment 
Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting appropriate scale 
Assist with tests 
Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect information and data 
Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and record readings using expert support and advice as required 
Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of appropriately 
Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as required 
Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and documenting results 
Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target audiences 
Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically 
Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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