Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL943001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | MSL943001 - Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to safely store, transport and operate instruments that emit ionising radiation following established safe work practices and in accordance with laboratory procedures and licensing requirements. Examples include, use of process control instrumentation, such as fluid level gauges using radioactive sources, on-site non-destructive testing of weldments using X-ray and gamma ray sources and density testing of asphaltic concrete.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory or field assistants working in construction materials testing or similar industry sectors. They work under supervision or direction of paraprofessionals.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL924001 Process and interpret data MSL943002 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests Holistic assessment methods include: review of the quality of survey data/results achieved by the candidate over time review of records and workplace documentation completed by the candidate (for accuracy and completeness) observation of candidate safely handling, storing, transporting and using the instrument feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s consistent ability to safely use instruments that emit ionising radiation review of the candidate’s response to suitable emergency simulations, case studies or scenarios oral or written questioning to check required knowledge of radiation concepts and principles and the safe use of instruments that emit ionising radiation. Access is required to all instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: instruments that emit ionising radiation and radiation monitors/dosimeters and associated equipment, such as battery chargers documentation, including user manuals, workplace safety procedures and test/survey methods radiation warning signs and barriers storage areas for nuclear sources motor vehicles. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Work health and safety |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Store instruments safely and securely |
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Element: Transport instruments safely and securely |
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Element: Use instruments safely and maintain security |
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Element: Monitor radiation levels |
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Element: Maintain records |
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Element: Perform emergency procedures |
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