Modification History
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DEF12V2 |
Removal of repetitive Performance Criteria Statement Application added Minor change to Unit Descriptor and Range Statement Changes to Evidence Guide |
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DEF12V1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to measure and analyse radio frequency radiation, including micro-waves, and radar and radio transmissions, and to develop relevant safety plans and procedures.
The unit includes developing and drafting policy, procedures and plans/instructions for the management, amelioration and/or control of radio frequency radiation in the workplace.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Application of the Unit
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.
Typically, these individuals must demonstrate the ability to 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.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, including relevant:
- 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Prepare to develop radio frequency radiation safety plans |
1.1 Radio frequency radiation sources are identified and confirmed. 1.2 Standards and legislation appropriate to radio frequency radiation exposure levels are identified and accessed 1.3 Existing organisational records relevant to radio frequency radiation are identified and accessed 1.4 Equipment and resources required for the measurement of radio frequency radiation are identified, acquired and prepared . |
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2. Measure radio frequency radiation |
2.1 Measuring equipment is deployed and readings are recorded. 2.2 Work health and safety ( W HS) requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation |
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3. Analyse radio frequency radiation |
3.1 Measurements are interpreted and confirmed in accordance with measuring protocols 3.2 Radio frequency radiation is analysed/determined and findings are reported to appropriate authorities/superiors |
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4. Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans |
4.1 Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted. 4.2 Technical standards, organisational environmental requirements and radio frequency radiation exposure levels are identified and interpreted 4.3 Radio frequency radiation safety plans are developed and forwarded to the relevant authority. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements. Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual developing radio frequency radiation safety plans in an actual or simulated workplace. Documents evidence of all relevant research, interviews and findings should also be submitted as evidence for assessment. Specific resources for assessment Access to relevant research material, manufacturers’ equipment specifications and existing related standards, policy and instructions. |
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Organisational records may include: |
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Equipment and resources may include: |
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Equipment and resources are prepared may include: |
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Work health and safety requirements may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Radio frequency radiation safety plans may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
