Application
This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in the monitoring and reporting of hazardous substances 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 manufacturers’ guidelines.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace | 1.1 Hazardous substances and sources are identified. 1.2 Existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance are identified and accessed 1.3 Relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard controls, are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 1.4 Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted. |
2. Monitor hazardous substance abatement plans or controls | 2.1 Workplace walkthroughs and observations are conducted. 2.2 Breaches of protocols, plans and local controls are recorded and reported. 2.3 Monitoring equipment, where installed, is regularly inspected. |
3. Maintain workplace hazardous substance records/ documentation | 3.1 Workplace hazardous substance records are maintained. 3.2 Equipment maintenance records/documentation are maintained. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
communicate effectively negotiate plan |
Required Knowledge |
hazardous substances likely to be found in the workplace WHS requirements relevant to hazardous substances in the workplace organisational policy and standards relevant to hazardous substances |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to: prepare for the identification of hazardous substances monitor hazardous substance abatement plans or controls report abnormalities maintain hazardous substance records/documentation. apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks test and operate of monitoring equipment identify intervention points for expert advice to assist in work and to provide a guide to problem solving Consistency in performance Evidence of 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 organisational requirements. Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual conducting actual or simulated monitoring. Documented evidence of all relevant reports and tests of the monitoring and follow-up should be submitted as evidence for assessment. Specific resources for assessment Access to relevant research material, manufacturers’ equipment specifications, existing related standards, policies and instructions and work areas in 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. | |
Organisational records may include: | Electronic records Inventories Journals Registers |
Hazard controls may include: | Barriers and/or guards Elimination or substitution Limitations and/or controls on how and when the hazardous substance is used Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Stakeholders may include: | External agencies Government/agency regulators/inspectors Immediate supervisors Internal agencies Other interested parties, including members of the public Relevant personnel in the chain of command Unit managers |
Workplace walkthroughs and observations may include: | Ad hoc Formal Informal Scheduled Unscheduled |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.