PSPRAD012 — Work safely in a radiation environment

1 Complete site safety induction.

• 1.1Participate in required radiation protection and site safety training.
• 1.2Confirm contact details for personnel who can provide emergency and radiation protection and safety information.

2 Recognise site radiation hazards and degree of risk.

• 2.1Apply information about the nature and magnitude of radiation hazards and degree of risk associated with work activities at the site.
• 2.2Apply information about exposure pathways and health effects of radiation exposure.
• 2.3Apply information about occupational dose limits.
• 2.4Recognise possible sources of personal contamination and implement recommended decontamination procedures.
• 2.5Identify hazards and risks in work area prior to starting work, at regular intervals during work, and in response to changes in working conditions.
• 2.6Recognise and report non-routine hazards, unusual situations, and potential or actual emergency incidents.

3 Follow procedures for controlling radiation hazards.

• 3.1Implement instructions based on radiation protection principles during assigned work.
• 3.2Apply specified safe working rules, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal monitoring during assigned work tasks.
• 3.3Comply with all site safety signs.
• 3.4Observe required standards of personal hygiene and behaviour while on site.
• 3.5Seek advice or instructions to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence.
• 3.6Apply specified procedures to decontaminate work surfaces and/or personnel as necessary.
• 3.7Implement instructions for managing contaminated waste produced during assigned tasks.
• 3.8Advise employer of previous employment involving occupational exposure to radiation and cooperate in obtaining records of previous exposure.
• 3.9Complete required records and reporting.

4 Follow workplace emergency response procedures.

• 4.1Review information about workplace emergency response procedures and personal responsibilities in the event of a radiation incident.
• 4.2Recognise emergency alarms, move to the designated muster point, and follow instructions.

5 Identify and report problems.

• 5.1Recognise defects in plant equipment and procedures that may compromise radiation protection and safety or radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.
• 5.2Report defects in accordance with workplace procedures.

What does an assessment tool for PSPRAD012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPRAD012 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 13 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 PSPRAD012?

Auditori pulls the current release of PSPRAD012 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing PSPRAD012 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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