Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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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 apply appropriate safety procedures or plans related to the control or mitigation of radio frequency radiation, including micro-waves, and radar and radio transmissions.
The unit includes researching and consulting about and applying procedures within an organisation that have been specifically developed for the organisation.
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
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 the noise management plans. A record of all relevant research and interviews should also be submitted as evidence for assessment.
All aspects of this unit must be conducted in adherence with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines, including relevant:
- Australian or international standards
- Equipment manufacturers’ specifications
- Legislation
- Risk assessments
- Previous testing reports
- Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for the application of workplace radio frequency emission safety procedures/plans |
1.1 Source of radio frequency radiation is identified. 1.2 Existing organisational records relevant to the radiation are identified and accessed. 1.3 Work health and safety ( WHS ) requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation. 1.4 Appropriate consultation with stakeholders is conducted. |
2. Implement radio frequency radiation safety procedures/plans |
2.1 Appropriate radio frequency radiation protective measures are employed. 2.2 Relevant notices/signs are displayed or published. 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. 3.2 Equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation are maintained. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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 applying radio frequency radiation safety procedures in an actual or simulated workplace. A record of all relevant research and interviews should 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
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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Work health and safety requirements may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Protective measures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.