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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

access information on organisational control measures for RF EMR hazards

determine response requirements

enable clear and direct communication to identify and confirm requirements and share information

follow instructions

report EMR exposure over acceptable levels

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

literacy skills to

complete workplace documentation

document scope of work and work practices

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications relating to the work to be done

numeracy skills to estimate and calculate measurements of ambient RF signals

planning and organising skills to plan and set out work

technical skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use communications equipment

Required knowledge

characteristics of RF EMR and sources of RF EMR

nature of work undertaken close to sources of RF EMR

relevant statutory and regulatory requirements relating to working safely with RF EMR

control processes for managing safe exposure to RF EMR

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

apply knowledge of the effect of RF EMR on the body

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications for working safely with RF EMR

identify organisational controls for exposure to RF EMR including lockout procedures and the use of personal protective equipment

carry out two risk assessments demonstrating

correct identification of risks and safety requirements recorded in a job safety analysis JSA sheet or safe work method statement SWMS or similar record sheet

correct selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment to minimise RF EMR risk

compliance with regulations standards and organisational procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

induction procedures and requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

relevant regulations standards specifications and manuals including industryrelated systems information

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess awareness of RF EMR hazards The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate preparing and carrying out work close to sources of RF EMR

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess awareness of RF EMR hazards

review of JSAs and documentation prepared by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

This assessment may be carried out in a simulated environment to minimise risks of injury or loss

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Characteristics of RF EMR include:	electrical fields electromagnetic spectrum energy frequency magnetic fields non-ionising radiation radiation wavelength.
RF EMR hazards include:	air navigation aids amateur and ham radio broadcast radio and television business services for voice and data cordless phones emergency services marine safety and operations mobile phones and associated towers radar.
Potential effects relate to:	brain cancer dysaesthesia (abnormal sensation) eye damage infertility risk to pregnancy tissue heating.
Relevant regulations and standards may include:	appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standard requirements relating to RF EMR and sources of RF EMR Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) Radiation Protection Standard - Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields - 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
Typical organisational controls may include:	appropriate signage commitment to the exposure limits set out in the ARPANSA Standard controlled access and sign-in at each site for employees, contractors and visitors creation of locked out procedures and areas identification of areas where equipment generates RF EMR identification of the boundaries of RF EMR hazard areas induction processes placement assessments prohibition of workers from any site where RF EMR hazard exceeds the limit for occupational exposure provision of appropriate testing equipment, such as personal monitor or radiation meter restricted access to the general public secure barrier around the RF EMR hazard areas training for staff and contractors.
Organisational WHS requirements relate to:	Australian standards construction industry WHS standards and guidelines duty of care health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors industry WHS standards and guidelines licences, tickets and certificates of competency National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work national safety standards person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) or officer of the PCBU safety codes of practice WHS and Welfare Acts and regulations.