Application
This unit describes the skills required to measure and analyse radio frequency radiation, including microwaves, radar and radio transmissions, and to develop relevant safety plans and procedures. This includes developing and drafting policy, procedures and plans/instructions for the management, amelioration and/or control of radio frequency radiation in the workplace.
This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in developing radio frequency safety 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to develop radio frequency radiation safety plans | 1.1 Identify and confirm radio frequency radiation sources. 1.2 Identify and access standards and legislation appropriate to radio frequency radiation exposure levels. 1.3 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to radio frequency radiation. 1.4 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the measurement of radio frequency radiation. 1.5 Measure radio frequency radiation. 1.6 Deploy measuring equipment and record readings. |
2. Analyse radio frequency radiation | 2.1 Interpret and confirm measurements. 2.2 Analyse and/or determine radio frequency radiation and report findings to appropriate authorities/superiors. |
3. Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans | 3.1 Conduct consultation with stakeholders. 3.2 Identify and interpret technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and radio frequency radiation exposure levels. 3.3 Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans and forward to the relevant authority. |
Evidence of Performance
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.
operating radio frequency radiation measuring equipment
measuring and analysing radio frequency radiation
developing radio frequency radiation safety plans that adhere to Australian and organisational standards and recognise stakeholders requirements
applying knowledge of relevant WHS and radio frequency radiation 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 of Knowledge
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 radio frequency radiation
WHS requirements for the organisation/industry and for supervisors/managers in the workplace
radio frequency radiation control requirements
radio frequency radiation exposure level standards/requirements
radio frequency radiation measuring techniques and equipment
reliability of measures
relevant Australian and international standards
relevant legislation
relevant organisational policy and standards
tolerances of error that may apply
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
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.
Range Statement
Relevant organisational policies and procedures include: | Australian or international standards (particularly AS/NZS 1269.2:1998 Occupational Radio Frequency Management, Part 2: Radio Frequency control management) manufacturer’s instructions state/territory/Commonwealth legislation |
Competency Field
Work Health & Safety