Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPRAD006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely with radiation-sealed source equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PSPRAD006 - Work safely with radiation-sealed source equipment |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to work safely when operating sealed source equipment that emits ionising radiation. This involves assessing risks before conducting the assigned work tasks, using recommended controls, applying safe working rules and emergency response procedures, monitoring radiation levels and completing required documentation.This unit applies to authorised personnel who work at geotechnical, construction, mining and manufacturing, or analytical and research sites with any of the following sealed sources or equipment:industrial radiography equipment or gamma sourcesportable density and moisture gaugesfixed source gauges (level, density, thickness and proximity)bore hole loggingportable XRD and XRF instruments.The 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 |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for assigned tasks |
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Element: Perform assigned tasks safely |
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Element: Complete assigned tasks |
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Element: Report findings and outcomes |
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Element: Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents |
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Element: Prepare for assigned tasks |
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Element: Perform assigned tasks safely |
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Element: Complete assigned tasks |
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Element: Report findings and outcomes |
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Element: Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents |
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