Application
This unit describes the skills required to work safely in an environment where lasers may be employed. This includes identifying Australian Standard class lasers, understanding potential laser hazards, and preparing appropriate laser safety controls, labels and signage.
This unit applies to those working with lasers as a workplace responsibility.
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 routine 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. Identify laser safety issues | 1.1 Identify potential laser source. 1.2 Identify type of laser and its Australian Standard class. 1.3 Identify dangers/risks associated with lasers. 1.4 Apply laser safety controls. 1.5 Identify and interpret laser warning signage. |
2. Apply safe work practices | 2.1 Identify lasers deployed in the workplace. 2.2 Identify and interpret laser exposure situations. 2.3 Identify and apply appropriate personal protective equipment. 2.4 Identify and adhere to other control measures. |
3. Report on workplace laser incidents | 3.1 Apply incident reporting procedures. 3.2 Comply with health surveillance requirements, including eye testing. |
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.
accessing, reading, interpreting and applying information on laser operations
identifying laser sources
identifying laser safety issues
applying safe work practices
monitoring and reporting on workplace incidents
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.
WHS requirements relevant to laser emissions in the workplace
organisational policy and standards relevant to laser operations emissions
principles and practices of WHS when working with lasers
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.
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.
Competency Field
Work Health & Safety