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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Set up environmental measuring device
   • Device is prepared in accordance with operating instructions
   • Device is positioned in an area to optimise its function and accuracy of measurement
   • Device is checked for serviceability and correct function
   • Device found to be not functioning correctly is referred for repair action
2. Take measurements using environmental measuring device
   • Settings are confirmed to enable desired measurement to be acquired in accordance with operating instructions
   • Data is measured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Data is transferred to computing platform for interpretation, using thermal environment monitoring systems
3. Interpret and report data acquired from environmental measuring device
   • Data is interpreted against organisational heat stress guidelines to identify desired work/rest activity levels and required hydration level
   • Data is recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Environmental conditions report is drafted and reported to relevant persons including recommendations on work/rest activity levels and required hydration level
4. Refurbish environmental measuring device
   • Device is cleaned and disassembled in accordance with operating instructions
   • Device is inspected for repair action in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Device is stored to enable it to be available for use on the next desired opportunity

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

follow operating instructions for environmental measuring devices interpret environmental data to draw conclusions operate a laptop computer operate computer based thermal environmental monitoring systems prioritise tasking set up operate and disassemble environmental measuring devices

Required Knowledge

best use of available resources causes of manpower wastage documentation processes relevant to own workplace health surveillance system impact of the environment on human performance operating instructions for environmental measuring devices organisational policies and procedures relationship between heathumidity and hydration time management strategies to set priorities weather systems and patterns

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare environmental measuring devices in accordance with manufacturers instructions undertake measurements that include temperature humidity and heat stress index Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation or in a simulated situation or scenario Specific resources for assessment Access is required to environmental measuring devices organisational policies and procedures

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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.
Environmental measuring devices may include	Altimeter Heat stress monitor Humidity meter Microwave oven radiation leakage detection device Temperature probe
Organisational policies and procedures may include	Codes of ethics Codes of practice Environmental health policy Health and hygiene guidelines Health surveillance policy documents Industry professional body standards Industry standards (state/territory and national) Organisational health policy directives Relevant Australian Standards Relevant Commonwealth Acts Workplace safety guidelines
Relevant persons may include	Activity commander Environmental health officer Team leader Technical supervisor

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