Application
This unit describes the skills required to apply appropriate safety procedures or plans related to the control or mitigation of ionising radiation. In the context of this unit, ionising radiation may include emissions from radioactive material, apparatus containing radioactive material and x-ray apparatus. The unit includes researching, consulting and applying procedures within an organisation.
This unit applies to those involved in applying ionising radiation safety procedures as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.
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 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. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for the application of workplace ionising radiation safety procedures/plans | 1.1 Identify source of ionising radiation. 1.2 Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the radiation. 1.3 Conduct consultation with stakeholders. |
2. Apply ionising radiation safety procedures/plans | 2.1 Apply ionising radiation protection control measures. 2.2 Ensure notices/signs are displayed. 2.3 Handle ionising radiation sources. |
3. Maintain workplace ionising radiation safety documentation | 3.1 Maintain workplace ionising radiation records. 3.2 Maintain equipment/instrument deployment and maintenance records/documentation. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
accessing, reading, interpreting and applying information on ionising radiation
applying knowledge of relevant WHS and ionising radiation safety legislative frameworks
identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace
applying principles and practices of WHS and ionising radiation safety in the workplace
identifying intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
WHS requirements for workplace supervisors
relevant Australian or international standards
relevant organisational policy and standards
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Work Health & Safety