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

PUAFIR316 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR316 - Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
Description This unit covers the competency required to use specific equipment to detect airborne contaminants, liquids and solids.This unit replaces PUAFIR307B Monitor hazardous atmospheres. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel required to detect and identify contaminants at a hazardous materials incident using specialist equipment to identify the materials, assess the risk posed by the material identified and formulate a plan for their safe isolation and removal.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
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: Assess hazardous materials incident
  • Hazardous materials incident is approached using care and caution and a safe distance is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and/or advice from appropriate authorities
  • Hazardous materials are identified from a safe distance and information is conveyed to the supervisor in accordance with organisational guidelines
  • Information sources are accessed to determine the potential behaviour of hazardous materials, in accordance with organisational guidelines
       
Element: Identify and assess hazards at incident
  • Site hazards are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines.
  • Specific hazards relating to the material/s and container/s are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines.
  • Relevant hazard information is incorporated into the detection strategy.
  • Hazards are assessed according to organisational guidelines and information is conveyed to supervisor.
       
Element: Develop an entry plan
  • Entry objectives are identified and conveyed to supervisor.
  • Entry plan is developed in accordance with supervisor directives and organisational policies.
  • Appropriate detection equipment is assessed and selected in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Personal protective equipment is considered in accordance with organisational policies and response situation.
  • Hazard control zones are established in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Decontaminationmethods are identified in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Organisations required to assist with the operation are determined and documented.
  • Detection strategy is documented in accordance with organisational policies.
       
Element: Implement entry plan
  • Entry plan is implemented in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Detection equipment is prepared for use in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Detection equipment is used and maintained in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Results are recorded and reported in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Upon leaving the area of operations, decontamination procedures are undertaken when required, in accordance with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Review entry plan
  • Entry plan is reviewed and safety of entry team is monitored in accordance with organisational guidelines.
  • Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational guidelines.
  • Entry is reviewed in accordance with organisational guidelines.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

implement appropriate organisational standard operating guidelines

comply with relevant legislation

demonstrate safe working practices

interpret hazardous conditions using detection equipment

recommend appropriate action

maintain monitoring equipment.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of situations using different types of detection equipment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in environments with detectable but safe levels of contaminants.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

workplace and/or simulations based on possible incidents

range of personal protective clothing and equipment

range of detection equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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

analyse and communicate detection results

don, operate in, decontaminate and remove personal protective clothing and equipment

interpret safety and hazard information

use detection equipment

Required Knowledge

asphyixants, which may include simple and chemical, flammable gases and liquids, corrosive gases and liquids

conditions under which atmospheres become hazardous

dynamics of toxicity, corrosivity, flammability

flammable range, upper and lower flammable limits

legislation relevant to the organisation

odour threshold, exposure standards (time weighted average, short term exposure limits, peak limitation values), immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH), and may include acute exposure guideline levels (AEGL)

organisational policies and procedures

physical chemistry concepts

roles and responsibilities of agencies involved

toxic effects on humans exposed to commonly encountered atmospheric contaminants such as reaction products or combustion products or variable oxygen concentrations

units of measurement used to express concentration of atmospheric contaminants (mg/cubic m, ppm, %, v/v)

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.

Procedures must include:

government organisational procedures

organisational procedures including maintenance

work health and safety practices and procedures

and may also include:

Australian Standards and manufacturer’s guidelines

confined space procedures such as permit entry plan and entry testing procedures

dynamic risk assessment and planning procedures

Identification of hazardous materials must include:

HAZMAT information

initial information

placarding

product/trade names

site manager

visual signs and material indicators

Information sources must include:

chemdata

material safety data sheets (MSDSs) or safety data sheets (SDSs)

technical specialist

and may also include:

electronic databases

environment

reference texts

Potential behaviour of hazardous materials must include:

corrosivity

entry routes of toxins

flammability

toxicity

vapour density

vapour pressure

Hazards must include:

chemical, biological, radiological,

physical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, visual, environment and dangerous situations

pressure vessels and lines

Entry plan may include:

action levels

decontamination

detection strategy

personal protective equipment

safe approach entry and exit

Detection equipment must include:

carbon monoxide detector

flammable gas detector

hydrogen sulphide detector

indicator paper

oxygen detector

and may also include:

air sampling apparatus

biological agent detectors

chemical agent monitors

colourimetric detection tubes

field sampling kit

flame ionisation detectors and flame photometric detectors

fourier transform infrared (ftir) spectrometers

hazard categorisation (hazcat) kits

ionisation mobility spectrometers

photoionisation detectors

radiation detectors

radiation dosimeters

radioisotope identifiers and neutron detectors

Raman spectrometers

remote air sampling equipment

sampling tubes

specific electrochemical detectors such as formaldehyde, chlorine

Response situations may include:

confined spaces

ducts

hazardous waste sites

motor vehicle accidents

pits and shafts

Post fire situations

ships

simulated hazardous environments

storage tanks and silos

transport vehicles

unknown substance incidents

unsound or unsafe structures

Hazard control zones must include:

area of likely contamination (hot zone)

area of operations (warm zone)

support zone (cold zone)

criteria applied to determine the extent of hazardous areas

controlled exits, entrances, refuges and emergency exits

Decontamination methods must include:

decontamination plan and corridors

types of decontamination as per organisational procedures

Organisations required to assist may include:

ambulance

commercial organisations

emergency services

government departments

local government

police

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
Hazardous materials incident is approached using care and caution and a safe distance is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and/or advice from appropriate authorities 
Hazardous materials are identified from a safe distance and information is conveyed to the supervisor in accordance with organisational guidelines 
Information sources are accessed to determine the potential behaviour of hazardous materials, in accordance with organisational guidelines 
Site hazards are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines. 
Specific hazards relating to the material/s and container/s are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines. 
Relevant hazard information is incorporated into the detection strategy. 
Hazards are assessed according to organisational guidelines and information is conveyed to supervisor. 
Entry objectives are identified and conveyed to supervisor. 
Entry plan is developed in accordance with supervisor directives and organisational policies. 
Appropriate detection equipment is assessed and selected in accordance with organisational policies. 
Personal protective equipment is considered in accordance with organisational policies and response situation. 
Hazard control zones are established in accordance with organisational policies. 
Decontaminationmethods are identified in accordance with organisational policies. 
Organisations required to assist with the operation are determined and documented. 
Detection strategy is documented in accordance with organisational policies. 
Entry plan is implemented in accordance with organisational policies. 
Detection equipment is prepared for use in accordance with organisational policies. 
Detection equipment is used and maintained in accordance with organisational policies. 
Results are recorded and reported in accordance with organisational policies. 
Upon leaving the area of operations, decontamination procedures are undertaken when required, in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Entry plan is reviewed and safety of entry team is monitored in accordance with organisational guidelines. 
Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational guidelines. 
Entry is reviewed in accordance with organisational guidelines. 

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