The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for the application of workplace radio frequency emission safety procedures/plans | 1.1 Source of radio frequency radiation is identified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 1.2 Existing organisational records relevant to the radiation are identified and accessed 1.3 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation 1.4 Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
2. Implement radio frequency radiation safety procedures/plans | 2.1 Appropriate radio frequency radiation protective measures are employed in accordance with legislation, standards and organisational policy, procedures and guidelines 2.2 Relevant notices/signs are displayed or published in accordance with relevant legislation and/or organisational guidelines 2.3 Radio frequency radiation sources are handled in accordance with legislation, standards and/or organisational policy, procedures and guidelines |
3. Maintain workplace radio frequency radiation safety documentation | 3.1 Workplace radio frequency radiation records are maintained in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines, and relevant legislation 3.2 Equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation are maintained in accordance with relevant manufacturers' manuals/guidelines and/or organisational policy and procedures |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
access, read, interpret and apply information on radio frequency radiation |
Required Knowledge |
OH&S requirements for workplace supervisors relevant Australian and international standards relevant award provisions relevant organisational policy and standards |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to observe and respond to changing circumstances and unusual situations in the workplace; to review relevant workplace documentation; and to conduct a quality assurance check against previous recommendations. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a range environment and workplace radio frequency sources. This may be in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to relevant research material, manufacturers' equipment specifications and existing related standards, policy and instructions. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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. | |
Safety procedures or plans may include | Barriers and/or guards Equipment, operating procedures and guidelines Limitations and/or controls on how and when equipment may be operated Organisational OH&S policy and procedures |
Radio frequency radiation may include | Micro-waves Radar transmissions Radio transmissions |
Organisational policy and procedures may include | Australian or international standards Equipment manufacturers' specifications Legislation Risk assessments Previous testing reports Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) |
Organisational records may include | Electronic records Inventories Journals Registers Relevant Australian Standards (such as AS/NZS 1269.2:1998 Occupational Radio Frequency Management, Part 2: Radio frequency control management) |
Occupational health and safety requirements may include | Award provisions State/territory/commonwealth and local government legislation and by-laws |
Stakeholders may include | External agencies Government/agency regulators/inspectors Immediate supervisors Internal agencies OH&S representatives Other interested parties, including members of the public Relevant personnel in the chain of command Unit managers |
Protective measures may include | Barriers/guards Limitations on operation of specific equipment/machines Personal protective equipment |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.