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

HLTAUD003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAUD003 - Assess and respond to occupational noise risk
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to occupational noise risk, including the testing of individuals at risk and developing strategies for employers. This unit applies to audiometrists working in an industrial context, who have a responsibility for promoting and managing good hearing health in the workplace.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

equipment that meets requirements of AS/NZ 1269

documentation that meets notation standards

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

integration of problem solving activities

time constraints for completion of testing

provision of services to general public

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Assess noise hazard risks
  • Review features of the workplace that may impact on hearing loss
  • Assess the level of hearing conservation risk based on established indicators and parameters
  • Identify and access sources of specialist expertise required to measure for risk in the workplace as required
       
Element: Develop strategies for noise injury management
  • Identify strategies to mitigate hearing conservation risks
  • Document strategies with clear recommendations
  • Communicate identified strategies to employers
  • Provide accurate and current information and resources about noise hazard management to organisations
       
Element: Conduct testing
  • Prepare for and conduct hearing tests in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269
  • Take steps to maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability
  • Determine that test results are reliable
  • Conduct re-test, conduct further tests and/or refer client if test results are unreliable
  • Record results in accordance with requirements of AS/NZ 1269
  • Review and interpret results in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269
  • Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the client
  • Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures
       
Element: Identify those at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)
  • Conduct monitoring audiometry in accordance with AS/NZ 1269
  • Assess results against previous reference audiometry
  • Advise client of any risk identified using language the client understands
  • Advise employer of risks identified for the client
  • Provide information on strategies that assist in mitigating risk for NIHL
  • Make referral to appropriate agency
       
Element: Monitor and review strategies
  • Evaluate success of workplace strategies based on results of testing
  • Adjust strategies and recommendations based on evaluation
  • Provide updated information to employers
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess noise hazard risks

1.1 Review features of the workplace that may impact on hearing loss

1.2 Assess the level of hearing conservation risk based on established indicators and parameters

1.3 Identify and access sources of specialist expertise required to measure for risk in the workplace as required

2. Develop strategies for noise injury management

2.1 Identify strategies to mitigate hearing conservation risks

2.2 Document strategies with clear recommendations

2.3 Communicate identified strategies to employers

2.4 Provide accurate and current information and resources about noise hazard management to organisations

3. Conduct testing

3.1 Prepare for and conduct hearing tests in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269

3.2 Take steps to maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability

3.3 Determine that test results are reliable

3.4 Conduct re-test, conduct further tests and/or refer client if test results are unreliable

3.5 Record results in accordance with requirements of AS/NZ 1269

3.6 Review and interpret results in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269

3.7 Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the client

3.8 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures

4. Identify those at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)

4.1 Conduct monitoring audiometry in accordance with AS/NZ 1269

4.2 Assess results against previous reference audiometry

4.3 Advise client of any risk identified using language the client understands

4.4 Advise employer of risks identified for the client

4.5 Provide information on strategies that assist in mitigating risk for NIHL

4.6 Make referral to appropriate agency

5. Monitor and review strategies

5.1 Evaluate success of workplace strategies based on results of testing

5.2 Adjust strategies and recommendations based on evaluation

5.3 Provide updated information to employers

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

assessed the occupational noise risk in at least 1 workplace and developed and communicated strategies to mitigate those risks

followed the requirements of AS/NZ 1269 to conduct testing on at least 10 different clients in an industrial context

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

contexts for testing for industrial hearing loss

types of client

work situations that lead to the need for industrial hearing tests

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for conduct of hearing assessments:

duty of care

informed consent

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries, responsibilities and limitations:

boundaries of audiometrist role

generalist and specialist functions

relationship between audiometry and other health professionals

role of employers and other organisations

hearing conservation (protectors, environment, noise dosing)

indicators for referral

requirements of all sections of AS/NZ 1269

risk factors for occupational noise and strategies to mitigate those

sources of information on occupational noise risk

methods of testing for industrial hearing assessment:

monitoring assessment

reference assessments

manual/automated

noise level measurements


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess noise hazard risks

1.1 Review features of the workplace that may impact on hearing loss

1.2 Assess the level of hearing conservation risk based on established indicators and parameters

1.3 Identify and access sources of specialist expertise required to measure for risk in the workplace as required

2. Develop strategies for noise injury management

2.1 Identify strategies to mitigate hearing conservation risks

2.2 Document strategies with clear recommendations

2.3 Communicate identified strategies to employers

2.4 Provide accurate and current information and resources about noise hazard management to organisations

3. Conduct testing

3.1 Prepare for and conduct hearing tests in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269

3.2 Take steps to maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability

3.3 Determine that test results are reliable

3.4 Conduct re-test, conduct further tests and/or refer client if test results are unreliable

3.5 Record results in accordance with requirements of AS/NZ 1269

3.6 Review and interpret results in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269

3.7 Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the client

3.8 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures

4. Identify those at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)

4.1 Conduct monitoring audiometry in accordance with AS/NZ 1269

4.2 Assess results against previous reference audiometry

4.3 Advise client of any risk identified using language the client understands

4.4 Advise employer of risks identified for the client

4.5 Provide information on strategies that assist in mitigating risk for NIHL

4.6 Make referral to appropriate agency

5. Monitor and review strategies

5.1 Evaluate success of workplace strategies based on results of testing

5.2 Adjust strategies and recommendations based on evaluation

5.3 Provide updated information to employers

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
 
Review features of the workplace that may impact on hearing loss 
Assess the level of hearing conservation risk based on established indicators and parameters 
Identify and access sources of specialist expertise required to measure for risk in the workplace as required 
Identify strategies to mitigate hearing conservation risks 
Document strategies with clear recommendations 
Communicate identified strategies to employers 
Provide accurate and current information and resources about noise hazard management to organisations 
Prepare for and conduct hearing tests in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269 
Take steps to maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability 
Determine that test results are reliable 
Conduct re-test, conduct further tests and/or refer client if test results are unreliable 
Record results in accordance with requirements of AS/NZ 1269 
Review and interpret results in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269 
Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the client 
Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures 
Conduct monitoring audiometry in accordance with AS/NZ 1269 
Assess results against previous reference audiometry 
Advise client of any risk identified using language the client understands 
Advise employer of risks identified for the client 
Provide information on strategies that assist in mitigating risk for NIHL 
Make referral to appropriate agency 
Evaluate success of workplace strategies based on results of testing 
Adjust strategies and recommendations based on evaluation 
Provide updated information to employers 

Forms

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