Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The range statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance criteria is explained here.
The agent and/or condition is:
the real or potential hazard to be monitored and may include, but not be limited to:
noise
vibration
light
radiation (ionising, non-ionising, laser)
fibres, dusts, particulates
fumes, mists, gases, vapours
heat and humidity
electricity
biological agents such as insects, mites and bacteria
Characteristics of the agent and/or condition may include:
the way it behaves in the environment, including over distance and time
how it is absorbed into the body
how it affects specific parts of the body, such as extent of damage to tissue and/or effects such as additive, antagonistic, synergism and potentiation
dose factors relating to concentration and time
Definition of the area where measurements are to be collected includes:
location
physical features of equipment, such as emitting sources
area/space available
tasks/activities being undertaken
number of persons occupying area
movements of people and equipment
other factors that may impact on the sampling or data collection processes
Regulatory requirements and/or standards may include:
state/territory/Commonwealth OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those relating to specific hazards
exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in occupational environments
material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
guidance material such as guidance notes, guides, fact sheets, model regulations and technical reports that provide practical guidance and direction for hazard control
Australian and international standards, such as those produced by Standards Australia and National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
biological exposure indices
A sampling process includes consideration of some or all of the following:
size of the workforce (i.e. individual worker or group(s) of workers)
the process, substance or hazard event likely to be causing the ill health or symptoms
the type of exposure
other practical and financial considerations
Information and data collected should include:
readouts/measurements taken
sampling method (e.g. grab, longitudinal, continuous)
locations where information and data was collected
date, time and duration of collection
specifications of equipment used
conditions such as activities and number of people present when measurements were made
Operability of equipment checks include:
battery serviceability checks
availability of appropriate attachments, leads, filters etc
check and function tests
NATA tested and certified, with certificate of currency as appropriate
Purpose of report may include:
legal compliance
hazard identification
risk assessment
as a basis for design of improved and/or new control measures
Target audience may include:
OHS or environmental regulatory bodies
management
OHS committee or OHS representatives
OHS professionals
designers and engineers
Required information and data may include:
agent/condition being monitored and key issues associated with the agent/condition
target audience for report
where, when and why measurements were taken
sampling process:
how measurements were taken
specifications of equipment used
locations where samples were taken
conditions at time of sampling, including whether the sampling period represented normal operating conditions
table of results
interpretation and discussion of results
evaluation of results with reference to appropriate standards

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the unit descriptor, performance criteria, The range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation
PSPSOHS401A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
PSPSOHS407A Ensure compliance with OHS and other relevant laws.
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
knowledge requirements of this unit
skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to the use of equipment to conduct workplace monitoring
monitoring equipment
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when using equipment to conduct workplace monitoring.
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when using equipment to conduct workplace monitoring, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
use of equipment to conduct workplace monitoring in a range of 3 or more contexts or occasions, over time ie use of equipment appropriate to monitoring for at least three different agents and/or conditions in the workplace such as noise, vibration, light, fibres, dusts, fumes, mists, heat and humidity, radiation, and biological agents such as insects, mites and bacteria.
Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:
workplace projects
simulation or role plays
case studies and scenarios
observation
portfolios.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.