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

RIIWHS202D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Enter and work in confined spaces

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIWHS202D - Enter and work in confined spaces
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles undertaking work in confined spaces.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Plan and prepare for working in confined space
  • Access, interpret and apply procedures for confined space entry and the environmental management plan and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions and agreed procedure
  • Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements
  • Obtain and confirm authorisation (entry permit) meets regulatory requirements
  • Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person and understood
  • Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements
  • Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • Identify, confirm and apply the environmental protection requirements
  • Position rescue equipment by the entry permit
       
Element: Work in confined space
  • Gain access to confined space
  • Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements
  • Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures
  • Enter the confined space correctly
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person
  • Comply with entry permit requirements
  • Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time
       
Element: Exit confined space
  • Exit confined space correctly
  • Recover tools, equipment and materials
  • Conduct inspection of the confined space
  • Secure access to the confined space
  • Remove tagging and lock-out
  • Accurately complete confined space entry permit
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Remove, clean and store barriers and signs
       


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.

1 Plan and prepare for working in confined space

1.1 Access, interpret and apply procedures for confined space entry and the environmental management plan and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions and agreed procedure

1.3 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements

1.4 Obtain and confirm authorisation (entry permit) meets regulatory requirements

1.5 Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person and understood

1.6 Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements

1.7 Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.8 Identify, confirm and apply the environmental protection requirements

1.9 Position rescue equipment by the entry permit

2 Work in confined space

2.1 Gain access to confined space

2.2 Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements

2.3 Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures

2.4 Enter the confined space correctly

2.5 Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person

2.6 Comply with entry permit requirements

2.7 Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time

3 Exit confined space

3.1 Exit confined space correctly

3.2 Recover tools, equipment and materials

3.3 Conduct inspection of the confined space

3.4 Secure access to the confined space

3.5 Remove tagging and lock-out

3.6 Accurately complete confined space entry permit

4 Clean up

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Remove, clean and store barriers and signs

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.

1 Plan and prepare for working in confined space

1.1 Access, interpret and apply procedures for confined space entry and the environmental management plan and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions and agreed procedure

1.3 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements

1.4 Obtain and confirm authorisation (entry permit) meets regulatory requirements

1.5 Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person and understood

1.6 Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements

1.7 Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.8 Identify, confirm and apply the environmental protection requirements

1.9 Position rescue equipment by the entry permit

2 Work in confined space

2.1 Gain access to confined space

2.2 Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements

2.3 Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures

2.4 Enter the confined space correctly

2.5 Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person

2.6 Comply with entry permit requirements

2.7 Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time

3 Exit confined space

3.1 Exit confined space correctly

3.2 Recover tools, equipment and materials

3.3 Conduct inspection of the confined space

3.4 Secure access to the confined space

3.5 Remove tagging and lock-out

3.6 Accurately complete confined space entry permit

4 Clean up

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Remove, clean and store barriers and signs

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
Access, interpret and apply procedures for confined space entry and the environmental management plan and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions and agreed procedure 
Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements 
Obtain and confirm authorisation (entry permit) meets regulatory requirements 
Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person and understood 
Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements 
Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify, confirm and apply the environmental protection requirements 
Position rescue equipment by the entry permit 
Gain access to confined space 
Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements 
Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures 
Enter the confined space correctly 
Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person 
Comply with entry permit requirements 
Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time 
Exit confined space correctly 
Recover tools, equipment and materials 
Conduct inspection of the confined space 
Secure access to the confined space 
Remove tagging and lock-out 
Accurately complete confined space entry permit 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Remove, clean and store barriers and signs 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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