Application
This unit describes the skills required to apply laser safety procedures and control measures. This includes the planning, preparation and application of laser safety procedures as well as the maintenance of appropriate laser safety records.
This unit applies to those involved in applying laser safety procedures 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. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures | 1.1 Interpret notifications of activities that involve the use of lasers. 1.2 Identify class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use. 1.3 Identify and implement organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations. 1.4 Identify laser hazard areas to those likely to encounter them. 1.5 Determine personal protective equipment requirements. |
2. Apply laser safety procedures | 2.1 Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures. 2.2 Monitor use of PPE. 2.3 Monitor laser application in the workplace. |
3. Maintain documentation | 3.1 Report laser incidents. 3.2 Maintain records. |
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 relating to lasers
planning and preparing for the application of laser safety procedures
applying and monitoring relevant laser safety measures
maintaining appropriate documentation
identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace
applying principles and practices of WHS
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.
characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation
environment in which lasers are used
relevant Australian and international standards
report writing techniques
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.
Competency Field
Work Health & Safety