Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFWHS010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify confined space
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | DEFWHS010 - Identify confined space |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to identify actual or potential confined spaces prior to entering a confined space for work purposes. The unit includes recognising actual and potential confined spaces in one’s work environment and understanding the broad limitations they impose on work practices. It also covers identifying potential work health and safety (WHS) concerns and seeking further advice and/or applying appropriate procedures when dealing with WHS issues.In the context of this unit, a confined space is any compartment or area that has the capability of accumulating a toxic, flammable or explosive atmosphere, or of being flooded, in addition to 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% oxygenThis unit was developed for Defence personnel involved in the identification of confined spaces 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 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. |
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Competency Field | Work Health & Safety |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Recognise a confined space |
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Element: Carry out appropriate action after identifying a confined space |
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Element: Recognise a confined space |
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Element: Carry out appropriate action after identifying a confined space |
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