Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to accurately use equipment to contribute to the monitoring of agents and/or conditions in the workplace including, but not be limited to noise, vibration, light, fibres, dusts, fumes, mists, heat and humidity, radiation, and biological agents such as insects, mites and bacteria. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who contribute to the monitoring of agents and/or conditions in the workplace by using a range of measuring devices to identify hazards, assess risk and monitor the effectiveness of risk controls. Measurement of ergonomic factors and their impact on the human body has been excluded from this unit. This unit does not extend to interpreting results and developing control measures based on the outcomes of the monitoring, as this is addressed in BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Select measuring device/s |
1.1. Identify agent and /or condition to be measured through consultation with workplace and affected parties 1.2. Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition 1.3. Define area where measurements are to be taken 1.4. Identify types of appropriate measuring equipment 1.5. Select measuring equipment appropriate to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk 1.6. Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek expert advice and equipment as appropriate |
2. Prepare to collect workplace information and data |
2.1. Identify any regulatory requirements and /or standards that impact on the measuring process 2.2. Define a sampling process 2.3. Make arrangements with the workplace to collect information and data including advising those involved in workplace activities of any requirements 2.4. Define sampling plan after inspecting area, and in consultation with employees and affected parties regarding the nature of the problem 2.5. Check operability of equipment |
3. Use devices to collect workplace information and data |
3.1. Select and calibrate monitoring equipment, and select appropriate scale 3.2. Conduct tests or practice using equipment or tests 3.3. Use and maintain equipment correctly to accurately collect information and data 3.4. Address own occupational health and safety (OHS) while collecting information and data 3.5. Collect information and data, and record readings utilising professional evaluation and advice as appropriate 3.6. Dismantle and clean equipment and parts or dispose of appropriately 3.7. Correctly store equipment or make ready for re-use as appropriate |
4. Document and evaluate results of monitoring |
4.1. Interpret and evaluate results against a recognised standard, and document results 4.2. Address, in the report, any regulatory requirements and consider purpose of report and the target audience 4.3. Present required information and data clearly and logically 4.4. Retain and store results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or standards |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Agent and /or condition may include: |
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Characteristics may include: |
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Defining the area where measurements are to be taken may include: |
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Regulatory requirements and /or standards may include: |
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Sampling process may include: |
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Information and data collected may include: |
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Operability of equipment may include: |
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Purpose of report may include: |
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Target audience may include: |
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Required information and data may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Regulation, Licensing and Risk - Occupational Health and Safety |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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