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

DEFWHS013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control entry to confined spaces

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWHS013 - Control entry to confined spaces
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to control entry and egress to confined spaces. While exercising the control of entry to confined space may not require the competency to enter confined space, it requires awareness of the legislative requirements and organisational procedures related to confined space entry.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 control of entry to 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.

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: Plan and prepare for control of confined space entry
  • Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions.
  • Identify confined space entry permit and any requirements or limitations.
  • Confirm team and individual roles and responsibilities through question and answer.
       
Element: Control access and egress to confined space
  • Monitor and record entry and egress of the confined space in accordance with work permit conditions.
  • Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication and consultation with the confined space entry team in accordance with work permit conditions.
  • Complete documentation and reports.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for control of confined space entry
  • Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions.
  • Identify confined space entry permit and any requirements or limitations.
  • Confirm team and individual roles and responsibilities through question and answer.
       
Element: Control access and egress to confined space
  • Monitor and record entry and egress of the confined space in accordance with work permit conditions.
  • Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication and consultation with the confined space entry team in accordance with work permit conditions.
  • 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. Plan and prepare for control of confined space entry

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

1.2 Identify confined space entry permit and any requirements or limitations.

1.3 Confirm team and individual roles and responsibilities through question and answer.

2. Control access and egress to confined space

2.1 Monitor and record entry and egress of the confined space in accordance with work permit conditions.

2.2 Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication and consultation with the confined space entry team in accordance with work permit conditions.

2.3 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

analysing relevant workplace data to identify hazards, assess risks and evaluate effectiveness of WHS control measures

analysing working environment to identify hazards, assess risks and design and implement appropriate WHS control measures

assessing the resources needed to establish and maintain systematic approaches to managing WHS including a range of control measures

operating equipment pertinent to the control of confined space entry

identifying intervention points for expert 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.

appropriate emergency response procedures

appropriate signage, symbols, labels and barriers

entry permit procedures

incident and accident investigation including WHS record keeping

risk management principles and application of appropriate measures including hierarchy of control

role of technical information and experts in designing control measures, and monitoring systems

training and competency requirements for confined space entry


Submission Requirements

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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. Plan and prepare for control of confined space entry

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

1.2 Identify confined space entry permit and any requirements or limitations.

1.3 Confirm team and individual roles and responsibilities through question and answer.

2. Control access and egress to confined space

2.1 Monitor and record entry and egress of the confined space in accordance with work permit conditions.

2.2 Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication and consultation with the confined space entry team in accordance with work permit conditions.

2.3 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 confined space entry permit and any requirements or limitations. 
Confirm team and individual roles and responsibilities through question and answer. 
Monitor and record entry and egress of the confined space in accordance with work permit conditions. 
Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication and consultation with the confined space entry team in accordance with work permit conditions. 
Complete documentation and reports. 
Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions. 
Identify confined space entry permit and any requirements or limitations. 
Confirm team and individual roles and responsibilities through question and answer. 
Monitor and record entry and egress of the confined space in accordance with work permit conditions. 
Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication and consultation with the confined space entry team in accordance with work permit conditions. 
Complete documentation and reports. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFWHS013 - Control entry to confined spaces
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Assessment Record Sheet

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