Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use organisational risk control procedures when working with a risk of exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) hazards.
The unit applies to site maintenance staff, technicians and installers who install or maintain equipment at installations that are sources of RF EMR.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – work health and safety
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work in RF EMR environment |
1.1 Identify characteristics of RF EMR and situations that can lead to exposure to RF EMR hazards 1.2 Identify potential effects of RF EMR on human body and contributing factors that affect it 1.3 Research relevant regulations and standards that apply to working with and controlling RF EMR hazards 1.4 Obtain and review RF EMR information required for work environment |
2. Assess RF EMR risks |
2.1 Assess potential RF EMR hazards in telecommunications work environment 2.2 Estimate likely field strength pattern of potential RF EMR hazard |
3. Control RF EMR risks |
3.1 Explain typical organisational controls to manage and control identified RF EMR hazards 3.2 Choose and apply appropriate RF EMR controls 3.3 Report EMR exposure that exceeds acceptable levels according to organisational work health and safety (WHS) requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Writing |
3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
3.3 |
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Numeracy |
2.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.4, 3.1-3.3 |
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Interact with others |
3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTWHS202 Work safely in a radio frequency electromagnetic radiation environment |
ICTWHS2081A Work safely in a radio frequency electromagnetic radiation environment |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2