HLTAUD010 — Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

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What an assessment for HLTAUD010 must cover

45 assessable components: 6 elements (28 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Assess noise hazard risks

1.1Review features of the workplace that may impact on hearing loss, according to Australian/New Zealand standards
1.2Assess the level of hearing conservation risk based on established indicators and parameters according to Australian/New Zealand standards
1.3Identify and access specialist expertise required for workplace noise measurement

2 Develop strategies to manage occupational noise risk and prevent hearing loss

2.1Select appropriate control measures from the hierarchy of controls to mitigate hearing conservation risks
2.2Develop and document strategies with recommendations to manage occupational noise risk and prevent noise-induced hearing loss
2.3Discuss identified strategies with employers
2.4Provide current information and resources about noise hazard management to organisations

3 Conduct screening

3.1Prepare for and conduct hearing tests in accordance with Australian/New Zealand standards
3.2Take basic case history and explain administrative procedures to client
3.3Obtain client consent and maintain confidentiality of client information
3.4Use audiometry equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions
3.5Review test results for validity, reliability and accuracy according to organisational procedures
3.6Identify unreliable test results and repeat testing to achieve reliable results
3.7Record results according to Australian/New Zealand standards
3.8Review and interpret results according to Australian/New Zealand standards
3.9Communicate outcome of tests to client
3.10Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and infection control procedures

4 Identify those at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)

4.1Conduct monitoring audiometry according to Australian/New Zealand standards
4.2Assess current test results against previous reference audiometry
4.3Advise client of identified risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) using client-friendly language
4.4Advise employer of risks identified for the client
4.5Provide information on strategies that assist in mitigating risk for noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)
4.6Identify the need for referral and refer client to other health professionals

5 Evaluate and review strategies

5.1Evaluate success of workplace strategies based on results of testing
5.2Adjust strategies and recommendations based on evaluation
5.3Provide updated information to employers about revised strategies and recommendations

6 Educate individuals about workplace hearing risks

6.1Provide educational information to individual workers on noise induced hearing loss risks (NIHL)
6.2Provide information and guidance to mitigate noise induced hearing loss risks (NIHL)

Performance evidence

assessed the occupational noise risk in at least 2 workplaces, and for each workplace, developed and communicated strategies to mitigate those risks
Across these workplaces, there must be evidence that candidate has: - conducted hearing test on at least 10 different clients in an industrial context according to occupational noise management Australian/New Zealand standards - provided noise induced hearing loss risk information and guidance to at least 2 individual workers

Knowledge evidence

contexts for testing for industrial hearing loss, including: - types of client - work situations that lead to the need for industrial hearing tests
national and state/territory legal and ethical considerations relevant to assessing and responding to occupational noise risk, including: - duty of care - informed consent - privacy, confidentiality and disclosure - records management
work roles, including: - responsibilities and limitations - boundaries of audiometrist role - generalist and specialist functions - relationship between audiometry and other health professionals - role of employers and other organisations - indicators for referral - hearing conservation including protectors, environment and noise dosing
requirements of all sections of Australian/New Zealand standards relating to occupation Noise Management
sources of information on occupational noise risk and occupation noise management
hierarchy of controls for managing noise risks
strategies to mitigate hearing conservation risks
causes and prevention of noise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
sources of specialist expertise
methods and types of industrial hearing and noise assessments: - monitoring assessment - reference assessments - manual and automated - noise level measurements

Foundation skills

Reading: interprets organisational procedures related to assessing and responding to occupational noise risk. interprets equipment manufacturer instructions.
Writing: documents test results using approved templates and terminology. writes concise and clear summaries for referrals and reports. maintains client records in line with documentation standards.
Oral communication: uses active listening and questioning techniques to discuss occupational noise hazards, risks and risk controls. uses clear, respectful language to explain test procedures and obtain informed consent. uses active listening and questioning techniques to clarify client expectations and concerns.
Numeracy: interprets decibel levels, threshold shifts, and exposure limits. estimates and compares occupational noise exposure to safe levels.
Learning: retrieves and evaluates information sources. operates and monitors equipment safely and efficiently. reflects on own practice and modify approach as needed.

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Questions about assessing HLTAUD010

What does an assessment tool for HLTAUD010 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTAUD010 needs to address all 45 unit components: 6 elements with 28 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTAUD010?

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