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

PUADEFPH003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate environmental measuring devices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFPH003A - Operate environmental measuring devices
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate environmental measuring devices within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace includes operating environmental measuring devices to record environmental conditions, interpreting measurements against organisational health stress guidelines, and providing accurate advice to commanders regarding physical activity levels and work/rest ratios to minimise the risk of heat injury to organisational participants.This unit of competency is applicable to preventive medicine personnel. This function is limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Set up environmental measuring device
  • Device is prepared in accordance with operating instructions
  • Device is positioned in an area to optimise its function and accuracy of measurement
  • Device is checked for serviceability and correct function
  • Device found to be not functioning correctly is referred for repair action
       
Element: Take measurements using environmental measuring device
  • Settings are confirmed to enable desired measurement to be acquired in accordance with operating instructions
  • Data is measured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Data is transferred to computing platform for interpretation, using thermal environment monitoring systems
       
Element: Interpret and report data acquired from environmental measuring device
  • Data is interpreted against organisational heat stress guidelines to identify desired work/rest activity levels and required hydration level
  • Data is recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Environmental conditions report is drafted and reported to relevant persons including recommendations on work/rest activity levels and required hydration level
       
Element: Refurbish environmental measuring device
  • Device is cleaned and disassembled in accordance with operating instructions
  • Device is inspected for repair action in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Device is stored to enable it to be available for use on the next desired opportunity
       


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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

prepare environmental measuring devices in accordance with manufacturers' instructions

undertake measurements that include temperature, humidity and heat stress index.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation or in a simulated situation or scenario.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

environmental measuring devices

organisational policies and procedures.

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

follow operating instructions for environmental measuring devices

interpret environmental data to draw conclusions

operate a laptop computer

operate computer based thermal environmental monitoring systems

prioritise tasking

set up, operate and disassemble environmental measuring devices

Required Knowledge

best use of available resources

causes of manpower wastage

documentation processes relevant to own workplace

health surveillance system

impact of the environment on human performance

operating instructions for environmental measuring devices

organisational policies and procedures

relationship between heat/humidity and hydration

time management strategies to set priorities

weather systems and patterns

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Environmental measuring devices may include

Altimeter

Heat stress monitor

Humidity meter

Microwave oven radiation leakage detection device

Temperature probe

Organisational policies and procedures may include

Codes of ethics

Codes of practice

Environmental health policy

Health and hygiene guidelines

Health surveillance policy documents

Industry professional body standards

Industry standards (state/territory and national)

Organisational health policy directives

Relevant Australian Standards

Relevant Commonwealth Acts

Workplace safety guidelines

Relevant persons may include

Activity commander

Environmental health officer

Team leader

Technical supervisor

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
Device is prepared in accordance with operating instructions 
Device is positioned in an area to optimise its function and accuracy of measurement 
Device is checked for serviceability and correct function 
Device found to be not functioning correctly is referred for repair action 
Settings are confirmed to enable desired measurement to be acquired in accordance with operating instructions 
Data is measured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Data is transferred to computing platform for interpretation, using thermal environment monitoring systems 
Data is interpreted against organisational heat stress guidelines to identify desired work/rest activity levels and required hydration level 
Data is recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Environmental conditions report is drafted and reported to relevant persons including recommendations on work/rest activity levels and required hydration level 
Device is cleaned and disassembled in accordance with operating instructions 
Device is inspected for repair action in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Device is stored to enable it to be available for use on the next desired opportunity 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFPH003A - Operate environmental measuring devices
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PUADEFPH003A - Operate environmental measuring devices

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