BSBWHS409A - Assist with workplace monitoring processes Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBWHS409A Mapping and Delivery Guide Assist with workplace monitoring processes
Version 1.0 Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
BSBWHS409A - Assist with workplace monitoring processes
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with monitoring a range of physical agents and conditions relevant to work health and safety (WHS).
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit applies to individuals who assist with using a range of measuring devices to identify hazards, assess risks and monitor the effectiveness of risk controls. The unit applies to people who work in a broad range of WHS roles across all industries.This unit does not extend to monitoring, interpreting results and developing control measures based on the outcomes of the monitoring, which are covered in BSBWHS404A 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 National 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.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Not applicable.
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 appropriate to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk
Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek expert advice and equipment as appropriate
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, and 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 appropriate
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 appropriate
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
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
seeking advice and support when required
ensuring safety of self and others during monitoring process
assisting with the use of appropriate equipment to monitor selected agents and/or conditions in the workplace
knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material specific to measuring processes to identify hazards, assess risk and monitor the effectiveness of risk controls.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a workplace or a simulated workplace with hazards requiring testing and monitoring
all measuring devices and equipment appropriate to the agent and/or condition
appropriate office and workplace equipment and resources
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
explanation of techniques used to measure and monitor workplace hazards
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques for correctly using safe measuring and monitoring equipment
review of documented results
review of reports on testing undertaken
evaluation of equipment operability.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication skills to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities
evaluation skills to manage required WHS resources and, where appropriate, access them
information technology skills to access and download internal and external information and data on WHS
literacy skills to:
read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures
prepare reports for a range of target groups, including health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
numeracy skills to:
carry out calculations
produce graphs of workplace data to identify trends
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and meet timelines
research and data analysis skills to:
analyse relevant workplace information and data
assess resources required to manage WHS
assist with evaluating interactions between workers, their activities, equipment, environment and work systems
technical skills to:
use basic measuring equipment, such as scales and dials applicable to specific hazards
maintain equipment used for workplace monitoring.
Required knowledge
basic physiology relevant to understanding the mode of action of physical, biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce discomfort or harm
characteristics, mode of action and units of measurement for major hazard types
commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and links to other relevant legislation, including industrial relations, equal employment opportunity, workers' compensation, and rehabilitation
environmental conditions that impact on measurements
exposure standards, their limitations and their practical use
nature of workplace processes, including work flow, planning and control; and hazards relevant to the workplace
requirements for:
individual fitting, use, maintenance and storage of a range of WHS equipment
recordkeeping that addresses WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation
reporting under WHS and other relevant legislation, including obligations for notification and reporting of incidents
work permits and written authorities when conducting workplace monitoring activities
types of and techniques for correct and safe use of measuring and monitoring equipment, including limitations on use and output, calibration, adjustment, maintenance and any in-built alarms
units of measurement, logarithmic scales, decimals and order of magnitude relevant to making and interpreting measurements and measurement error.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Regulatory requirements and standards may include:
Australian and international standards, such as those produced by Standards Australia and Safe Work Australia
biological exposure indices
commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in occupational environments
guidance material, such as guidance notes, guides, fact sheets and technical reports that provide practical guidance and directions for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls
safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals.
Agent and/or condition may include:
biological agents, such as insects, mites and bacteria
electricity
fibres, dusts and particulates
fumes, mists, gases and vapours
heat and humidity
light
noise
radiation, including ionising, non-ionising and laser
vibration.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors and subcontractors
duty holders as specified in WHS Acts:
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
suppliers
WHS entry permit holders
WHS inspectors
WHS regulators
WHS specialists, such as occupational hygienists or occupational physicians.
Characteristics may include:
dose factors relating to concentration and time
how an agent affects specific parts of the body, such as:
extent of damage to tissue
effects, such as additive, antagonistic, synergism and potentiation
how an agent can affect WHS
how an agent is absorbed into the body
way an agent behaves in the environment, including over distance and time
work environments, such as confined spaces.
Determining the area may include:
area or space available
location
movements of people and equipment
number of persons occupying area
other factors that may impact on the sampling or data-collection processes
physical features of equipment, such as emitting sources
tasks or activities being undertaken.
Sampling process may include:
process, substance or hazard likely to be causing the ill-health or symptoms
size of the workforce (i.e. individual worker or work teams)
type of exposure
other practical and financial considerations.
Information and data collected may include:
conditions, such as activities and number of people present when measurements were made
date, time and duration of collection
locations where information and data were collected
readouts and measurements taken
sampling method, for example:
continuous
grab
longitudinal
specifications of equipment used.
Operability of equipment may include:
availability of appropriate attachments, leads and filters
battery serviceability checks
check and function tests
calibration requirements
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) tested and certified, with certificate of currency as appropriate.
Purposes of report may include:
as a basis for design of improved and/or new risk controls
communicating the results and ramifications of monitoring to individuals and parties
hazard identification
legal compliance
risk assessment.
Target audiences may include:
contractors, such as hygienists, involved in sampling methodologies and procedures
designers and engineers
individuals and parties.
Required information and data may include:
agent/condition being monitored and key issues associated with it
interpretation and discussion of results
ramifications for workers and the workplace
sampling process:
conditions at time of sampling, including whether or not the sampling period represented normal operating conditions
how measurements were taken
locations where samples were taken
specifications of equipment used
tables of results
target audiences for report
where, when and why measurements were taken.
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 appropriate to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk
Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek expert advice and equipment as appropriate
Determine a sampling process
Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, and 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 appropriate
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 appropriate
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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