Unit of competency Outline

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Operate environmental measuring devices

Operate environmental measuring devices

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPHL003
State Code
BBC31
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
21/02/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate environmental measuring devices as a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).It includes taking environmental condition measurements and reporting data acquired from environmental measuring devices.This unit applies to personnel working in Defence preventive medicine.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.Persons undertaking this unit work independently or as part of a small team, and perform routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take environmental condition measurements
  • 1.1 Check environmental measuring device for serviceability and confirm settings in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 1.2 Position environmental measuring device to optimise its function and accuracy
  • 1.3 Collect data and measurements in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Transfer data effectively to enable accurate interpretation using relevant information technology
2 Report data acquired from environmental measuring device
  • 2.1 Interpret data and record environmental conditions information
  • 2.2 Identify desired work/rest activity levels and required hydration level in accordance with operational procedures
  • 2.3 Draft an environmental conditions report for relevant stakeholder including recommendations on work/rest activity levels and required hydration level
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV65 DEFPH003A Operate environmental measuring devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDK8 DEF30217 Certificate III in Preventive Health Qualification