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

DEFWHS007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely with lasers

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWHS007 - Work safely with lasers
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to work safely in an environment where lasers may be employed. This includes identifying Australian Standard class lasers, understanding potential laser hazards, and preparing appropriate laser safety controls, labels and signage.This unit applies to those working with lasers as a workplace responsibility.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 routine 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 & 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: Identify laser safety issues
  • Identify potential laser source.
  • Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class.
  • Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers.
  • Apply laser safety controls.
  • Identify and interpret laser warning signage.
       
Element: Apply safe work practices
  • Identify lasers deployed in the workplace.
  • Identify and interpret laser exposure situations.
  • Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Identify and adhere to other control measures.
       
Element: Report on workplace laser incidents
  • Apply incident reporting procedures.
  • Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing.
       
Element: Identify laser safety issues
  • Identify potential laser source.
  • Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class.
  • Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers.
  • Apply laser safety controls.
  • Identify and interpret laser warning signage.
       
Element: Apply safe work practices
  • Identify lasers deployed in the workplace.
  • Identify and interpret laser exposure situations.
  • Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Identify and adhere to other control measures.
       
Element: Report on workplace laser incidents
  • Apply incident reporting procedures.
  • Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing.
       


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.

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. Identify laser safety issues

1.1 Identify potential laser source.

1.2 Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class.

1.3 Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers.

1.4 Apply laser safety controls.

1.5 Identify and interpret laser warning signage.

2. Apply safe work practices

2.1 Identify lasers deployed in the workplace.

2.2 Identify and interpret laser exposure situations.

2.3 Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment.

2.4 Identify and adhere to other control measures.

3. Report on workplace laser incidents

3.1 Apply incident reporting procedures.

3.2 Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing.

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.

accessing, reading, interpreting and applying information on laser operations

identifying laser sources

identifying laser safety issues

applying safe work practices

monitoring and reporting on workplace incidents

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.

WHS requirements relevant to laser emissions in the workplace

organisational policy and standards relevant to laser operations emissions

principles and practices of WHS when working with lasers

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. Identify laser safety issues

1.1 Identify potential laser source.

1.2 Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class.

1.3 Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers.

1.4 Apply laser safety controls.

1.5 Identify and interpret laser warning signage.

2. Apply safe work practices

2.1 Identify lasers deployed in the workplace.

2.2 Identify and interpret laser exposure situations.

2.3 Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment.

2.4 Identify and adhere to other control measures.

3. Report on workplace laser incidents

3.1 Apply incident reporting procedures.

3.2 Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing.

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
Identify potential laser source. 
Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class. 
Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers. 
Apply laser safety controls. 
Identify and interpret laser warning signage. 
Identify lasers deployed in the workplace. 
Identify and interpret laser exposure situations. 
Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Identify and adhere to other control measures. 
Apply incident reporting procedures. 
Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing. 
Identify potential laser source. 
Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class. 
Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers. 
Apply laser safety controls. 
Identify and interpret laser warning signage. 
Identify lasers deployed in the workplace. 
Identify and interpret laser exposure situations. 
Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Identify and adhere to other control measures. 
Apply incident reporting procedures. 
Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing. 

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