Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPRAD003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic radiation measurements
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | PSPRAD003 - Perform basic radiation measurements |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to directly measure radiation using instruments calibrated by others. Basic radiation measurements will be straightforward involving one or two steps, take a short time and produce results that can be easily compared with specified limits. Measurements that are part of this unit would be performed under the authorisation and supervision, or delegated supervision, of a responsible person.The activities may take place:at a mine or plant that processes radioactive ore and mineralswith instruments that emit ionising radiation at geotechnical, construction, mining and manufacturing sites, or analytical and research facilitiesin a laboratory or licensed facility that handles radioactive materials or has radiation-emitting apparatusin a nuclear facility.This unit applies to those undertaking radiation-related work activities, including:extracting, milling, processing and packing radioactive oresoperating, installing, servicing and calibrating fixed radiation gauges, bore hole logging or industrial radiography equipment, and moisture/density gaugesdecontaminating and servicing equipment that has been in contact with radioactive materialXRF and XRD analysiscollecting, preparing and testing samples containing radioactive materials.using radionuclides in a laboratoryThe skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, or be authorised by the responsible person, to perform routine tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
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Competency Field | Radiation Safety |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for radiation measurements |
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Element: Obtain reliable radiation data |
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Element: Finalise radiation measurements |
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Element: Report results |
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Element: Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents |
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Element: Prepare for radiation measurements |
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Element: Obtain reliable radiation data |
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Element: Finalise radiation measurements |
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Element: Report results |
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Element: Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents |
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