Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPRAD709A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select, commission and maintain radiation measuring instruments
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PSPRAD709A - Select, commission and maintain radiation measuring instruments |
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Description | This unit covers the ability to provide sufficient, fully functioning radiation measuring instruments to implement an organisation's radiation management plan and monitoring programs. This involves identifying the need for specific kinds of instruments, determining the suitability of available instruments, procuring and commissioning instruments, checking their serviceability and calibration, performing routine maintenance, training staff to operate instruments correctly, and maintaining relevant records.These tasks would be performed under the authority of a responsible person and in accordance with radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency applies to personnel with a radiation safety coordination role. They may work as, or assist, a radiation safety officer working: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. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Procure suitable instruments. |
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Element: Commission new instruments. |
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Element: Train instrument operators. |
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Element: Maintain instruments fit for purpose. |
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