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

DEFOH016B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and reoprt on hazardous substances safety

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFOH016B - Monitor and reoprt on hazardous substances safety
Description This unit covers the competency required to effectively identify hazardous substances that may be present in the workplace, and to monitor the hazard and hazard controls that have been recommended/implemented.The unit includes reporting the results of this identification and monitoring to commanders/managers.In the context of this unit, a hazardous substance includes any substances with the potential, when used at work, to impact on the health or safety of persons and/or the environment (surface/ground water, flora, fauna, atmosphere, soil etc.) at or near the workplace 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 monitoring and reporting of hazardous substances 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 manufacturers’ guidelines.
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: Prepare for the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace
  • Hazardous substances and sources are identified.
  • Existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance are identified and accessed
  • Relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard controls, are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted.
       
Element: Monitor hazardous substance abatement plans or controls
  • Workplace walkthroughs and observations are conducted.
  • Breaches of protocols, plans and local controls are recorded and reported.
  • Monitoring equipment, where installed, is regularly inspected.
       
Element: Maintain workplace hazardous substance records/ documentation
  • Workplace hazardous substance records are maintained.
  • Equipment maintenance records/documentation are maintained.
       


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:

prepare for the identification of hazardous substances

monitor hazardous substance abatement plans or controls

report abnormalities

maintain hazardous substance records/documentation.

apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks

test and operate of monitoring equipment

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

Consistency in performance

Evidence of 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 organisational requirements.

Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual conducting actual or simulated monitoring. Documented evidence of all relevant reports and tests of the monitoring and follow-up should be submitted as evidence for assessment.

Specific resources for assessment

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

communicate effectively

negotiate

plan

Required Knowledge

hazardous substances likely to be found in the workplace

WHS requirements relevant to hazardous substances in the workplace

organisational policy and standards relevant to hazardous substances

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:

Electronic records

Inventories

Journals

Registers

Hazard controls may include:

Barriers and/or guards

Elimination or substitution

Limitations and/or controls on how and when the hazardous substance is used

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Stakeholders may include:

External agencies

Government/agency regulators/inspectors

Immediate supervisors

Internal agencies

Other interested parties, including members of the public

Relevant personnel in the chain of command

Unit managers

Workplace walkthroughs 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
Hazardous substances and sources are identified. 
Existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance are identified and accessed 
Relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard controls, are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted. 
Workplace walkthroughs and observations are conducted. 
Breaches of protocols, plans and local controls are recorded and reported. 
Monitoring equipment, where installed, is regularly inspected. 
Workplace hazardous substance records are maintained. 
Equipment maintenance records/documentation are maintained. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFOH016B - Monitor and reoprt on hazardous substances safety
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DEFOH016B - Monitor and reoprt on hazardous substances safety

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