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

DEFOH015B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control entry to confined spaces

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFOH015B - Control entry to confined spaces
Description This unit covers of the competency required to control entry and egress to confined spaces.While exercising the control of entry to confined space may not require the competency to enter confined space, it requires awareness of the legislative requirements and organisational procedures related to confined space entry.In the context of this unit, a confined space is any compartment or area that has one of the following characteristics:limited opening for accessno escape route or very restricted means of escapelimited natural ventilationatmosphere containing more than 23.5% or less than 19.5% oxygenand has the capability of accumulating a toxic, flammable or explosive atmosphere, or of being flooded. 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 the control of entry to confined spaces 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 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.
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: Plan and prepare for control of confined space entry
  • Requirement for confined space entry is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed.
  • Confined space entry permit and any limitations are identified.
  • Organisational restrictions or requirements pertinent to the confined space entry are identified.
  • Team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team are confirmed.
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are applied throughout control of the operation
       
Element: Control access and egress to confined space
  • Entry and egress of the confined space is monitored and recorded in accordance with work permit conditions.
  • Communication and consultation with the confined space entry team is maintained in accordance with work permit conditions.
  • Documentation and reports are completed.
       


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:

plan and prepare for controlled space entry

control access and egress to confined spaces including active monitoring of the space

communication and consultation with the confined space team

completion of documentation and necessary reports

apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks

apply principles and practices of work health and safety

identify intervention points for expert 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 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 the actual or simulated control of entry to a confined space. Documented evidence of all relevant reports and tests of the control activity should be submitted as evidence for assessment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to the organisational legislation, codes of practice, guidance material, policies, procedures, relevant equipment (including PPE) required to support the control of a confined space entry, and work areas in the area of responsibility.

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 confined spaces

analyse relevant workplace data i.e. incident and environmental monitoring, to identify hazards, assess risks and evaluate effectiveness of WHS control measures

analyse working environment to identify hazards, assess risks and design and implement appropriate WHS control measures

assess the resources needed to establish and maintain systematic approaches to managing WHS including a range of control measures

communicate effectively

operate any equipment pertinent to the control of confined space entry

Required Knowledge

appropriate emergency response procedures

appropriate signage, symbols, labels and barriers

entry permit procedures

incident and accident investigation including WHS record keeping

legislation, organisational policies and procedures relevant to confined spaces

location of applicable organisational procedures and documents

participation and consultation on WHS

risk management principles and application of appropriate measures including hierarchy of control

role of technical information and experts in designing control measures, and monitoring systems

training and competency requirements for confined space entry

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.

Entry permit may include:

Any and all information under legislation or organisational requirements

Limitations on entry permits may include:

Emergency situation requirements

Equipment and/or clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Medical constraints on personnel entering

Minimum/maximum numbers in teams entering confined space

Monitoring/testing requirements

Reporting/documentation requirement

Time limitations for working within the confined space or before returning to the confined space

Work health and safety requirements may include:

General duty of care under WHS legislation and common law

Provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or WHS committees

Provisions relating to WHS issue resolution

Requirements for records of occupational injury and disease

Requirements for provision of WHS information and training

State/territory/commonwealth WHS acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material relating to hazards present in the workplace and the industry

Monitoring entry and egress of the confined space may include:

Contacting participants in the confined space and/or the supervisor outside if test level exceeds predefined limits or equipment malfunctions

Maintaining testing regime for confined space, be it continuous or periodic, in accordance with entry plan and work permit

Communication and consultation may include:

Continuous or periodic verbal and/or visual and/or electronic communication in accordance with work permit/entry plan

Continuous or regular communication with participants in confined space and/or standby personnel outside

Documentation and reports may include:

Entry/egress reports/logs

Reports to WHS officer

Reports to tasking officer

Work permit completion after exit

Written reports required by organisation

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
Requirement for confined space entry is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed. 
Confined space entry permit and any limitations are identified. 
Organisational restrictions or requirements pertinent to the confined space entry are identified. 
Team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team are confirmed. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are applied throughout control of the operation 
Entry and egress of the confined space is monitored and recorded in accordance with work permit conditions. 
Communication and consultation with the confined space entry team is maintained in accordance with work permit conditions. 
Documentation and reports are completed. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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