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

DEFWHS014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWHS014 - Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to effectively identify hazardous substances that may be present in the workplace and to monitor the hazard and hazard controls that have been recommended/implemented. The unit includes reporting the results of this identification and monitoring to commanders/managers. In the context of this unit, a hazardous substance includes any substances with the potential, when used at work, to impact on the health or safety of persons and/or the environment (surface/ground water, flora, fauna, atmosphere, soil etc.) at or near the workplace. This unit was developed for Defence personnel involved in the monitoring and reporting of hazardous substances 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: Prepare for the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace
  • Identify hazardous substances and sources.
  • Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance.
  • Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
       
Element: Monitor hazardous substance controls and maintain records
  • Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations.
  • Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls.
  • Inspect monitoring equipment regularly.
  • Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records.
       
Element: Prepare for the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace
  • Identify hazardous substances and sources.
  • Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance.
  • Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
       
Element: Monitor hazardous substance controls and maintain records
  • Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations.
  • Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls.
  • Inspect monitoring equipment regularly.
  • Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records.
       


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 the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace

1.1 Identify hazardous substances and sources.

1.2 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance.

1.3 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.

2. Monitor hazardous substance controls and maintain records

2.1 Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations.

2.2 Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls.

2.3 Inspect monitoring equipment regularly.

2.4 Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records.

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.

testing and operating monitoring equipment

identifying intervention points for expert advice to assist in work and to provide a guide to 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.

hazardous substances likely to be found in the workplace

WHS requirements relevant to hazardous substances in the workplace


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 the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace

1.1 Identify hazardous substances and sources.

1.2 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance.

1.3 Conduct consultation with stakeholders.

2. Monitor hazardous substance controls and maintain records

2.1 Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations.

2.2 Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls.

2.3 Inspect monitoring equipment regularly.

2.4 Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records.

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 hazardous substances and sources. 
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance. 
Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 
Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations. 
Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls. 
Inspect monitoring equipment regularly. 
Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records. 
Identify hazardous substances and sources. 
Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance. 
Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 
Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations. 
Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls. 
Inspect monitoring equipment regularly. 
Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFWHS014 - Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety
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DEFWHS014 - Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety

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