Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:33 AM AWST
23/07/2026 7:33 AM AWST
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Operate environmental measuring devices
Operate environmental measuring devices
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPH003A
DEFPH003A
State Code
AVV65
AVV65
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to operate environmental measuring devices within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up environmental measuring device
- 1.1 Device is prepared in accordance with operating instructions.
- 1.2 Device is positioned in an area to optimise its function and accuracy of measurement.
- 1.3 Device is checked for serviceability and correct function.
- 1.4 Device found to be not functioning correctly is referred for repair action.
2. Take measurements using environmental measuring device
- 2.1 Settings are confirmed to enable desired measurement to be acquired in accordance with operating instructions.
- 2.2 Data is measured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3 Data is transferred to computing platform for interpretation, using thermal environment monitoring systems.
3. Interpret and report data acquired from environmental measuring device
- 3.1 Data is interpreted against organisational heat stress guidelines to identify desired work/rest activity levels and required hydration level.
- 3.2 Data is recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.3 Environmental conditions report is drafted and reported to relevant persons including recommendations on work/rest activity levels and required hydration level.
4. Refurbish environmental measuring device
- 4.1 Device is cleaned and disassembled in accordance with operating instructions.
- 4.2 Device is inspected for repair action in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.3 Device is stored to enable it to be available for use on the next desired opportunity.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Environmental measuring devices may include:
Altimeter
Heat stress monitor
Humidity meter
Microwave oven radiation leakage detection device
Temperature probe
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Codes of ethics
Codes of practice
Environmental health policy
Health and hygiene guidelines
Health surveillance policy documents
Industry professional body standards
Industry standards (state/territory and national)
Organisational health policy directives
Relevant Australian Standards
Relevant Commonwealth Acts
Workplace safety guidelines
Relevant persons may include:
Activity commander
Environmental health officer
Team leader
Technical supervisor
Environmental measuring devices may include:
Altimeter
Heat stress monitor
Humidity meter
Microwave oven radiation leakage detection device
Temperature probe
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Codes of ethics
Codes of practice
Environmental health policy
Health and hygiene guidelines
Health surveillance policy documents
Industry professional body standards
Industry standards (state/territory and national)
Organisational health policy directives
Relevant Australian Standards
Relevant Commonwealth Acts
Workplace safety guidelines
Relevant persons may include:
Activity commander
Environmental health officer
Team leader
Technical supervisor
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
prepare environmental measuring devices in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
undertake measurements that include temperature, humidity and heat stress index
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation or in a simulated situation or scenario.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
environmental measuring devices
organisational policies and procedures
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
prepare environmental measuring devices in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
undertake measurements that include temperature, humidity and heat stress index
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation or in a simulated situation or scenario.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
environmental measuring devices
organisational policies and procedures
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC31 | DEFPHL003 | Operate environmental measuring devices | Unit of competency |
