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

DEFWHS002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop noise management plans

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWHS002 - Develop noise management plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to measure and analyse work noise and develop relevant noise management plans and procedures. This includes developing and drafting, procedures and plans/instructions for the management, amelioration and/or control of hazardous noise in the workplace.This unit for developed for Defence workers involved in developing noise management plans as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would 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. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work Health and Safety
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 to develop a workplace noise management plan
  • Recognise and acknowledge noise hazards and identify their sources.
  • Identify and access legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels.
  • Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards.
  • Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise.
  • Measure workplace noise.
  • Deploy measuring equipment and record readings.
       
Element: Analyse workplace noise
  • Interpret and confirm measurements.
  • Analyse and/or determine workplace noise and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors.
       
Element: Develop noise management plans
  • Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
  • Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels.
  • Develop noise management plans and forward to the relevant authority.
       
Element: Prepare to develop a workplace noise management plan
  • Recognise and acknowledge noise hazards and identify their sources.
  • Identify and access legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels.
  • Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards.
  • Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise.
  • Measure workplace noise.
  • Deploy measuring equipment and record readings.
       
Element: Analyse workplace noise
  • Interpret and confirm measurements.
  • Analyse and/or determine workplace noise and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors.
       
Element: Develop noise management plans
  • Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
  • Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels.
  • Develop noise management plans and forward to the relevant authority.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to develop a workplace noise management plan

1.1 Recognise and acknowledge noise hazards and identify their sources.

1.2 Identify and access legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels.

1.3 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards.

1.4 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise.

1.5 Measure workplace noise.

1.6 Deploy measuring equipment and record readings.

2. Analyse workplace noise

2.1 Interpret and confirm measurements.

2.2 Analyse and/or determine workplace noise and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors.

3. Develop noise management plans

3.1 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.

3.2 Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels.

3.3 Develop noise management plans and forward to the relevant authority.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

analysing work environment and identifying hazards

assessing resources needed to establish and maintain WHS in the workplace, including a range of control measures

assessing risks and design and implementing appropriate WHS systems

operating noise measuring/monitoring equipment

measuring and analysing workplace noise

developing noise management plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognising stakeholder requirements

applying knowledge of relevant WHS legislative frameworks

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

environmental factors relevant to workplace noise

noise control requirements

noise legislation

noise measuring and monitoring techniques and equipment

occupational noise exposure level standards/requirements

organisational policy and standards relevant to workplace noise levels

provisions and principles of effective WHS management requirements for the organisation/industry.

relevant Australian and international standards

reliability of measures

tolerances of error that may apply

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:

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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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to develop a workplace noise management plan

1.1 Recognise and acknowledge noise hazards and identify their sources.

1.2 Identify and access legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels.

1.3 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards.

1.4 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise.

1.5 Measure workplace noise.

1.6 Deploy measuring equipment and record readings.

2. Analyse workplace noise

2.1 Interpret and confirm measurements.

2.2 Analyse and/or determine workplace noise and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors.

3. Develop noise management plans

3.1 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.

3.2 Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels.

3.3 Develop noise management plans and forward to the relevant authority.

Relevant organisational policies and procedures include:

Australian or international standards

equipment manufacturers’ specifications

exposure standards

previous testing reports

risk assessments

Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs)

state/territory/Commonwealth WHS acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material

Work noise includes:

any noise in the workplace that exceeds a comfort level equivalent to that of the normal hearing capacity of human beings

any noise that is unusual or inappropriate in that work environment/role

any noise that may have an adverse impact on human beings

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
Recognise and acknowledge noise hazards and identify their sources. 
Identify and access legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels. 
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise. 
Measure workplace noise. 
Deploy measuring equipment and record readings. 
Interpret and confirm measurements. 
Analyse and/or determine workplace noise and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors. 
Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 
Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels. 
Develop noise management plans and forward to the relevant authority. 
Recognise and acknowledge noise hazards and identify their sources. 
Identify and access legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels. 
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise. 
Measure workplace noise. 
Deploy measuring equipment and record readings. 
Interpret and confirm measurements. 
Analyse and/or determine workplace noise and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors. 
Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 
Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels. 
Develop noise management plans and forward to the relevant authority. 

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