Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPRAD201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely in a radiation environment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PSPRAD201 - Work safely in a radiation environment |
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Description | This unit covers the competencies required to apply radiation protection and work safety measures when working in an environment where sources of ionising radiation are present. This involves recognising the hazards and risks associated with working near sources of ionising radiation, interpreting and following site safety information, using specified radiation protection and safety measures, applying required operational safety measures, and responding appropriately to actual or potential emergencies.All assigned work tasks would be performed under the authorisation of a responsible person and with the advice of a radiation safety professional, such as a radiation safety officer, and in accordance with organisational procedures based on relevant radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency applies to personnel who require radiation protection and site safety training prior to undertaking operational, technical, and/or maintenance tasks in a radiation environment. It is relevant to all workers who may receive occupational exposures of greater than 1 millisievert per annum.The unit applies to those who need to be competent and take action to avoid unacceptable exposure to radiation hazards, or to ensure that others are not unacceptably exposed to radiation hazards due to their work. Such personnel may work in mines, construction sites, hospitals and laboratories and may include:utility and site service personnel, such as electricians, plumbers, fitters and equipment service technicianssite cleaners and maintenance workersoperators of equipment that emits ionising radiationthose who handle and/or transport radioactive materialthose who use radionuclides. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field | Radiation 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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Complete site safety induction |
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Element: Recognise site radiation hazards and degree of risk. |
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Element: Follow procedures for controlling radiation hazards |
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Element: Follow workplace emergency response procedures |
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Element: Report problems |
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