Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFOH014B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test confined space environment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFOH014B - Test confined space environment |
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Description | This unit covers of the competency required to test the environment of confined spaces to ensure safe entry and egress. This includes the preparation for and conduct of the test procedures and all post test procedures.In the context of this unit, a confined space is any compartment or area that has one of the following characteristics:limited opening for accessno escape route or very restricted means of escapelimited natural ventilationatmosphere containing more than 23.5% or less than 19.5% oxygenand has the capability of accumulating a toxic, flammable or explosive atmosphere, or of being flooded. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in the testing of confined space environments as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this fieldTypically, these individuals must demonstrate the ability to 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.All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for environmental testing |
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Element: Test confined space for contaminants/ threats |
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Element: Finalise test/s |
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