This unit describes the skills required to measure and analyse work noise and develop relevant noise management plans and procedures. This includes developing and drafting, procedures and plans/instructions for the management, amelioration and/or control of hazardous noise in the workplace.

This unit for 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.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would 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. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

analysing work environment and identifying hazards

assessing resources needed to establish and maintain WHS in the workplace, including a range of control measures

assessing risks and design and implementing appropriate WHS systems

operating noise measuring/monitoring equipment

measuring and analysing workplace noise

developing noise management plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognising stakeholder requirements

applying knowledge of relevant WHS legislative frameworks

identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

identifying intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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.

relevant Australian and international standards

reliability of measures

tolerances of error that may apply

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

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

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Work Health and Safety