This unit describes the skills required to apply radiation protection and work safety measures when working in an environment where sources of ionising radiation are present. This involves recognising the hazards and risks associated with working near sources of ionising radiation, interpreting and following site safety information, using specified radiation protection and safety measures, applying required operational safety measures, and responding appropriately to actual or potential emergencies.This unit applies to those to personnel who directly handle, or come in direct contact with, radioactive materials in the mining and mineral processing industry sector and who may receive occupational exposures of greater than 1 millisievert per annum. These personnel include drillers, miners, loader operators, plant operators, and samplers/testers, laboratory workers, operating theatre staff, contractors, sales and service engineers, who may:undertake exploration surveys of radioactive ore bodiesextract, mill, process or pack radioactive ores, concentrates or mineral productsmanage radioactive by-products, contaminants and/or wasterehabilitate mine sitesundertake laboratory testingundertake cabinet x-raysservice ionising radiation equipmentwork in a nuclear facilityThe 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 direct supervision performing routine tasks, in a familiar context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.