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

DEFOH003B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and monitor radiation hazards

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFOH003B - Identify and monitor radiation hazards
Description This unit covers the competency required to effectively identify the sources of radiation, including noise, radio frequency, and ionising radiations, that may be a hazard in the workplace and to monitor the hazard and hazard controls that have been recommended and/or implemented. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in identifying and monitoring radiation hazards as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.Typically, these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, including relevant:Australian or international standardsEquipment manufacturers’ specificationsExposure standardsJob safety analysisLegislation, regulation, and codes of practicePrevious testing reportsRisk assessmentsStanding Operating Procedures (SOPs)Task analysis
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: Identify workplace radiation hazards
  • Source of radiation is identified in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.
  • Existing organisational records relevant to the radiation are identified and accessed.
  • Occupational Work health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation.
  • Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted. in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Monitor radiation abatement plans or controls
  • Workplace walkthroughs and observations are conducted. in accordance with organisational guidelines, legislation and local radiation abatement/control plans
  • Breaches of formal and informal protocols, plans and local controls are recorded and reported. in accordance with organisational policy, procedures, guidelines and legislation
  • Monitoring equipment, where installed, is regularly inspected. in accordance with organisational policy, procedures, guidelines and legislation
       
Element: Maintain workplace radiation records/ documentation
  • Workplace radiation records are maintained in accordance with relevant organisational policy, procedures, guidelines, and relevant legislation
  • Equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation are maintained in accordance with relevant manufacturer manuals/guidelines and/or organisational policy and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

observe and respond to changing circumstances and unusual situations in the workplace

make a subjective and qualitative assessment during a walkthrough/survey

identify changes in workplace configurations

apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative framework

identify inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

apply the principles and practices of work health and safety inspections

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

Consistency in performance

Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements.

Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual conducting actual or simulated workplace identification and monitoring of workplace radiation hazards. A record of all relevant research, interviews and findings should also be submitted as evidence for assessment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to relevant research material, manufacturers’ equipment specifications, and existing related standards, policy and instructions.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

access, read, interpret and apply information on radiation

identify radiation sources

undertake risk assessment and control

Required Knowledge

meaning of WHS symbols, signs and labels in the workplace

WHS requirements relevant to radiation in the workplace

WHS requirements for the workplace, including ways in which WHS is managed and designated personnel responsible for WHS

organisational policy and standards relevant to radiation

relevant Australian and international standards

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Organisational records may include:

inventories

electronic records

journals

registers

Work health and safety requirements may include:

award provisions

state/territory/commonwealth and local government legislation and bylaws

Stakeholders may include:

external agencies

government/agency regulators/inspectors

immediate supervisors

internal agencies

WHS representatives

other interested parties, including members of the public

relevant personnel in the chain of command

unit managers

Workplace walk throughs and observations may include:

ad hoc

formal

informal

scheduled

unscheduled

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
Source of radiation is identified in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures. 
Existing organisational records relevant to the radiation are identified and accessed. 
Occupational Work health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation. 
Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted. in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Workplace walkthroughs and observations are conducted. in accordance with organisational guidelines, legislation and local radiation abatement/control plans 
Breaches of formal and informal protocols, plans and local controls are recorded and reported. in accordance with organisational policy, procedures, guidelines and legislation 
Monitoring equipment, where installed, is regularly inspected. in accordance with organisational policy, procedures, guidelines and legislation 
Workplace radiation records are maintained in accordance with relevant organisational policy, procedures, guidelines, and relevant legislation 
Equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation are maintained in accordance with relevant manufacturer manuals/guidelines and/or organisational policy and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFOH003B - Identify and monitor radiation hazards
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