Modification History
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PUA12 V2 |
Unit Title revised Application of the Unit added Method of assessment added |
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PUA00 V8.1 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to use specific equipment to detect airborne contaminants, liquids and solids.
This unit replaces PUAFIR307B Monitor hazardous atmospheres.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to personnel required to detect and identify contaminants at a hazardous materials incident using specialist equipment to identify the materials, assess the risk posed by the material identified and formulate a plan for their safe isolation and removal.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
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 Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess hazardous materials incident |
1.1 Hazardous materials incident is approached using care and caution and a safe distance is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and/or advice from appropriate authorities 1.2 Hazardous materials are identified from a safe distance and information is conveyed to the supervisor in accordance with organisational guidelines 1.3 Information sources are accessed to determine the potential behaviour of hazardous materials , in accordance with organisational guidelines |
2. Identify and assess hazards at incident |
2.1 Site hazards are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines. 2.2 Specific hazards relating to the material/s and container/s are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines. 2.3 Relevant hazard information is incorporated into the detection strategy. 2.4 Hazards are assessed according to organisational guidelines and information is conveyed to supervisor. |
3. Develop an entry plan |
3.1 Entry objectives are identified and conveyed to supervisor. 3.2 Entry plan is developed in accordance with supervisor directives and organisational policies. 3.3 Appropriate detection equipment is assessed and selected in accordance with organisational policies. 3.4 Personal protective equipment is considered in accordance with organisational policies and response situation. 3.5 Hazard control zones are established in accordance with organisational policies. 3.6 Decontamination methods are identified in accordance with organisational policies. 3.7 Organisations required to assist with the operation are determined and documented. 3.8 Detection strategy is documented in accordance with organisational policies. |
4. Implement entry plan |
4.1 Entry plan is implemented in accordance with organisational policies. 4.2 Detection equipment is prepared for use in accordance with organisational policies. 4.3 Detection equipment is used and maintained in accordance with organisational policies. 4.4 Results are recorded and reported in accordance with organisational policies. 4.5 Upon leaving the area of operations, decontamination procedures are undertaken when required, in accordance with organisational procedures. |
5. Review entry plan |
5.1 Entry plan is reviewed and safety of entry team is monitored in accordance with organisational guidelines. 5.2 Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational guidelines. 5.3 Entry is reviewed in accordance with organisational guidelines. |
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
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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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 Competency should be demonstrated over a range of situations using different types of detection equipment. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in environments with detectable but safe levels of contaminants. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
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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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Procedures must include: |
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and may also include: |
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Identification of hazardous materials must include: |
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Information sources must include: |
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and may also include: |
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Potential behaviour of hazardous materials must include: |
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Hazards must include: |
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Entry plan may include: |
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Detection equipment must include: |
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and may also include: |
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Response situations may include: |
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Hazard control zones must include: |
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Decontamination methods must include: |
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Organisations required to assist may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.