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

DEFWHS011 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Enter confined space

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWHS011 - Enter confined space
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to prepare to enter confined spaces, to enter the confined space and to finalise egress at the conclusion of the task/s. An individual undertakes this as part of a team in conjunction with other individuals who also have this competency. It is expected that one or more of the team members, or a team member not working in the confined space, will hold a current, recognised, first aid certificate. 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 entering confined spaces as a workplace responsibility, but it 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.
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: Prepare for confined space entry
  • Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions.
  • Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space.
  • Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry.
  • Prepare confined space for entry.
  • Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team.
  • Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements.
       
Element: Enter confined spaces
  • Identify entry/egress points.
  • Monitor environmental conditions.
  • Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures.
  • Adhere to entry permit conditions.
  • Recognise and respond to unexpected situations.
       
Element: Finalise confined space entry
  • Exit confined space.
  • Clean and refurbish equipment.
  • Complete documentation and reports.
       
Element: Prepare for confined space entry
  • Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions.
  • Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space.
  • Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry.
  • Prepare confined space for entry.
  • Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team.
  • Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements.
       
Element: Enter confined spaces
  • Identify entry/egress points.
  • Monitor environmental conditions.
  • Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures.
  • Adhere to entry permit conditions.
  • Recognise and respond to unexpected situations.
       
Element: Finalise confined space entry
  • Exit confined space.
  • Clean and refurbish equipment.
  • Complete documentation and reports.
       


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. Prepare for confined space entry

1.1 Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions.

1.2 Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space.

1.3 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry.

1.4 Prepare confined space for entry.

1.5 Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team.

1.6 Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements.

2. Enter confined spaces

2.1 Identify entry/egress points.

2.2 Monitor environmental conditions.

2.3 Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication.

2.4 Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures.

2.5 Adhere to entry permit conditions.

2.6 Recognise and respond to unexpected situations.

3. Finalise confined space entry

3.1 Exit confined space.

3.2 Clean and refurbish equipment.

3.3 Complete documentation and reports.

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 confined spaces

assessing risks and applying effective risk control measures

communicating effectively

identifying and reporting hazards

identifying stored energy sources

operating equipment pertinent to the confined space entry and task to be performed

reporting abnormalities

identifying intervention points for expert advice to assist 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.

applicable organisational procedures and documents

appropriate signage and protective barriers

risk assessment procedures

safety equipment operations

work methods analysis

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 for confined space entry

1.1 Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions.

1.2 Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space.

1.3 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry.

1.4 Prepare confined space for entry.

1.5 Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team.

1.6 Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements.

2. Enter confined spaces

2.1 Identify entry/egress points.

2.2 Monitor environmental conditions.

2.3 Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication.

2.4 Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures.

2.5 Adhere to entry permit conditions.

2.6 Recognise and respond to unexpected situations.

3. Finalise confined space entry

3.1 Exit confined space.

3.2 Clean and refurbish equipment.

3.3 Complete documentation and reports.

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 and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions. 
Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry. 
Prepare confined space for entry. 
Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team. 
Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements. 
Identify entry/egress points. 
Monitor environmental conditions. 
Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication. 
Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures. 
Adhere to entry permit conditions. 
Recognise and respond to unexpected situations. 
Exit confined space. 
Clean and refurbish equipment. 
Complete documentation and reports. 
Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions. 
Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry. 
Prepare confined space for entry. 
Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team. 
Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements. 
Identify entry/egress points. 
Monitor environmental conditions. 
Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication. 
Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures. 
Adhere to entry permit conditions. 
Recognise and respond to unexpected situations. 
Exit confined space. 
Clean and refurbish equipment. 
Complete documentation and reports. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFWHS011 - Enter confined space
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