Application
This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in developing noise management plans as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.
Typically, these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, including relevant:
Australian or international standards
Equipment manufacturers’ specifications
Exposure standards
Previous testing reports
Risk assessments
Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs)
State/territory/commonwealth WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to develop a workplace noise management plan | 1.1 Noise hazards are observed heard, recognised and acknowledged and their sources are identified. identified in accordance with relevant legislation, and organisational policy and procedures 1.2 Legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels are identified and accessed. 1.3 Existing organisational records relevant to noise hazards are identified and accessed. 1.4 Equipment and resources required for the measurement of noise are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures. |
2. Measure workplace noise | 2.1 Measuring equipment is deployed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and organisational procedures and readings are recorded 2.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the process. |
3. Analyse workplace noise | 3.1 Measurements are interpreted and confirmed in accordance with measuring protocols. 3.2 Workplace noise is analysed/determined and findings are reported to appropriate authorities/superiors in accordance with legislation and organisational policy and procedures. |
4. Develop noise management plans | 4.1 Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational policy and procedures. 4.2 Technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and occupational noise exposure levels are identified and interpreted. 4.3 Noise management plans are developed in accordance with legislative requirements, codes of practice and organisational policy and procedures and forwarded to the relevant authority. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
analyse work environment and identify hazards assess resources needed to establish and maintain WHS in the workplace, including a range of control measures assess risks and design and implement appropriate WHS systems communicate negotiate operate noise measuring/monitoring equipment plan |
Required Knowledge |
environmental factors relevant to workplace noise noise control requirements noise legislation noise measuring and monitoring techniques and equipment occupational noise exposure level standards/requirements organisational policy and standards relevant to workplace noise levels provisions and principles of effective WHS management requirements for the organisation/industry, including supervisors/managers, WHS committees, representatives, etc. in the workplace relevant Australian and international standards reliability of measures tolerances of error that may apply |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to: measure and analyse workplace noise develop noise management plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognise stakeholder requirements apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks identify inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace apply principles and practices of work health safety identify intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving Consistency in performance Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements. Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual developing the noise management plans. A record of all relevant research and interviews should also be submitted as evidence for assessment. Specific resources for assessment Access to relevant legislation, research material, manufacturers’ equipment specifications, existing related standards, policy and instructions, and work areas within the area of responsibility. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Legislation and standards appropriate to noise hazard and work noise exposure levels may include: | Local government by Organisational standards and regulations Organisational/environmental requirements/parameters Relevant Australian and international standards State/territory/commonwealth legislation, including WHS acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material Technical specifications |
Organisational records may include: | Electronic records Inventories Journals Registers |
Equipment and resources may include: | Noise measuring instruments Recording devices |
Preparation of equipment and resources may include: | Calibration of measuring equipment Checking equipment for safe and accurate operation (confidence testing) Testing equipment for serviceability |
Work health and safety requirements may include: | Award provisions Local government by State/territory/commonwealth WHS legislation, including WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material |
Stakeholders may include: | External agencies Government/agency regulators/inspectors Immediate supervisors Internal agencies WHS representatives Other interested parties, including members of the public Relevant personnel in the organisational structure Unit managers |
Noise management plans may include: | Monitoring processes Protocols and local controls Recommendations for additional control measures Referrals to other experts |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.