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

SIFCWHS002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in confined spaces

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCWHS002 - Work in confined spaces
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in an enclosed or partially enclosed confined space for the purpose of carrying out work or inspections. It applies to all funeral services industry staff working in identified confined spaces in a cemetery or a crematorium. It involves ensuring that work is carried out according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

in a facility with confined space work areas

tools and equipment, personal protective equipment and emergency rescue equipment

work instructions and entry permits

under industry conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions

interaction with relevant personnel

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work Health and 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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for work in confined spaces.
  • Access, confirm and apply work instructions.
  • Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation.
  • Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person.
  • Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults.
  • Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan.
  • Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan.
  • Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry.
       
Element: Enter and work in the confined space.
  • Open access to the space as required.
  • Enter confined space according to agreed procedure.
  • Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Maintain communication with the stand-by person.
  • Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions.
       
Element: Exit confined space.
  • Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space.
  • Exit confined space according to agreed procedure.
  • Close access as required.
  • Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required.
  • Complete confined space entry log.
       
Element: Clean work area.
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan.
  • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for work in confined spaces.
  • Access, confirm and apply work instructions.
  • Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation.
  • Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person.
  • Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults.
  • Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan.
  • Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan.
  • Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry.
       
Element: Enter and work in the confined space.
  • Open access to the space as required.
  • Enter confined space according to agreed procedure.
  • Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Maintain communication with the stand-by person.
  • Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions.
       
Element: Exit confined space.
  • Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space.
  • Exit confined space according to agreed procedure.
  • Close access as required.
  • Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required.
  • Complete confined space entry log.
       
Element: Clean work area.
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan.
  • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan and prepare for work in confined spaces.

1.1 Access, confirm and apply work instructions.

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

1.3 Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation.

1.4 Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person.

1.5 Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

1.6 Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults.

1.7 Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan.

1.8 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan.

1.9 Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry.

2. Enter and work in the confined space.

2.1 Open access to the space as required.

2.2 Enter confined space according to agreed procedure.

2.3 Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures.

2.4 Maintain communication with the stand-by person.

2.5 Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions.

3. Exit confined space.

3.1 Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space.

3.2 Exit confined space according to agreed procedure.

3.3 Close access as required.

3.4 Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required.

3.5 Complete confined space entry log.

4. Clean work area.

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan.

4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.

4.3 Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures.

Evidence of the ability to:

access and interpret relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures related to working in confined spaces

complete safe entry, exit and work in a range of confined spaces.

Evidence of performance of working in confined spaces on five or more different confined space projects is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

federal, state or territory, and local government work health and safety/occupational health and safety legislation and regulations relating to working in confined spaces

workplace policies and procedures in relation to working in confined spaces and emergency procedures

responsibilities and authorities for site isolation and site control:

entry permits, including allocated entry time to confined space

work permits:

location of work

duration of work

size of work crew

atmospheric testing requirements

use of personal protective equipment

hot work

stand-by personnel

rescue arrangements

rescue equipment

signs and barriers

concept of, and areas classified as confined spaces in cemeteries and crematoria, including:

boiler furnace

grave

tank

pit

pipe

container

crypt

vault

duct

well

receptacle that:

contains or has contained harmful substances, or that is capable of producing them

contains or has contained (or made of or lined or coated with) substances capable of reducing amount of oxygen present to a dangerous level.

features of tools and equipment used in confined spaces, including:

harness and lifeline

respirator apparatus

atmospheric testing equipment

signs

barricades

communication devices

specific tools and equipment relevant to work to be performed

environmental impacts in relation to confined spaces and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use

environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances.


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan and prepare for work in confined spaces.

1.1 Access, confirm and apply work instructions.

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

1.3 Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation.

1.4 Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person.

1.5 Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

1.6 Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults.

1.7 Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan.

1.8 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan.

1.9 Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry.

2. Enter and work in the confined space.

2.1 Open access to the space as required.

2.2 Enter confined space according to agreed procedure.

2.3 Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures.

2.4 Maintain communication with the stand-by person.

2.5 Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions.

3. Exit confined space.

3.1 Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space.

3.2 Exit confined space according to agreed procedure.

3.3 Close access as required.

3.4 Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required.

3.5 Complete confined space entry log.

4. Clean work area.

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan.

4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.

4.3 Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures.

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, confirm and apply work instructions. 
Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation. 
Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person. 
Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults. 
Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan. 
Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan. 
Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry. 
Open access to the space as required. 
Enter confined space according to agreed procedure. 
Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Maintain communication with the stand-by person. 
Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions. 
Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space. 
Exit confined space according to agreed procedure. 
Close access as required. 
Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required. 
Complete confined space entry log. 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan. 
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures. 
Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Access, confirm and apply work instructions. 
Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation. 
Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person. 
Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults. 
Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan. 
Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan. 
Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry. 
Open access to the space as required. 
Enter confined space according to agreed procedure. 
Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Maintain communication with the stand-by person. 
Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions. 
Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space. 
Exit confined space according to agreed procedure. 
Close access as required. 
Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required. 
Complete confined space entry log. 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan. 
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures. 
Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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