Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2.0. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the DEF Defence Training Package Release 4.0. Modifications have been made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1.0. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFOH013B Enter confined space.
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Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter confined spaces. In the context of this unit, a confined space is any compartment or area that has the capability of accumulating a toxic, flammable or explosive atmosphere, or of being flooded, in addition to one of the following characteristics:
It includes the skills required to prepare to enter confined spaces and to finalise egress at the conclusion of the task/s. This unit applies to Defence personnel involved in entering confined spaces as a workplace responsibility, but it is applicable to all individuals who work in this field. 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 this unit at the time of publication. An individual undertakes this as part of a team in conjunction with other individuals who also have this competency. It is expected that one or more of the team members, or a team member not working in the confined space, will hold a current, recognised, first aid certificate. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Work Health & Safety |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for confined space entry |
1.1 |
Identify and confirm requirement for confined space entry from work requests/instructions |
1.2 |
Identify duration of and limitations on the tasks to be performed in the confined space |
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1.3 |
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment and resources required for the confined space entry |
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1.4 |
Prepare confined space for entry |
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1.5 |
Confirm and delegate team and individual roles and responsibilities within the team |
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1.6 |
Conduct pre-entry tests and checks in accordance with organisational and manufacturers’ requirements |
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2 |
Enter confined spaces |
2.1 |
Identify entry/egress points |
2.2 |
Monitor environmental conditions |
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2.3 |
Maintain verbal and non-verbal communication |
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2.4 |
Operate equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and organisational procedures |
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2.5 |
Adhere to entry permit conditions |
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2.6 |
Recognise and respond to unexpected situations |
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3 |
Finalise confined space entry |
3.1 |
Exit confined space |
3.2 |
Clean and refurbish equipment |
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3.3 |
Complete documentation and reports |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFOH013B Enter confined space. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9