PART C: Course Information
Course 29
Module Details
1. Module Name: Laser Safety Officer
2. Nominal Duration: 0.5 day (4 Hours)
3. Module Code: LSO
4. Discipline Code: AS/NZS 2211.1:2004 Safety of laser products
AS 2397-1993 Safe use of lasers in the building and construction industry.
5. Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to provide the trainee with the knowledge, practical
skills and attitudes necessary to use lasers safely and effectively in a civil construction environment (such as pipelaying).
6. Pre-requisites
Participants to have a Work Safe WA Safety Awareness Training (Blue card)
Be free of any physical or medical impairment that could affect the safe use of lasers.
Be able to use the English language to a level that ensures safe systems of work.
Entrants to this course should have an interest in becoming a pipe layer or working with surveyors or in a management position.
7. Relationship to Competency Standards
This module relates to the following unit of competence:
Accredited Course - WA50590ETAS01A Use Laser Technology in a Civil Construction Environment.
8. Content
This Module covers knowledge required for:
· Legal Requirements
· Fundamental principles of lasers
· Schematics of lasers
· Short history and development of lasers in the building and construction industry
· Laser selection
· Pathological effects to excessive exposure
· Laser applications
· Laser precautions
· Laser related safety
· Laser design features
· Laser light source
· Laser hazard classification
· Laser classification labelling
· Laser safety requirements
· Laser signage
· Laser storage
· Medical surveillance requirements
· Responsibilities of laser operator
· Allocation, authority and responsibilities of Laser Safety Officer
· Accident reporting
· Disposition of equipment
· Disposition of reports
9. Learning Outcome Details
On completion of this module, participants should be able to:
· Assess laser hazards
· Develop laser safety plans
· Apply safe work practices when deploying lasers
· Maintain documentation
Assessment Strategy
10. Assessment Method
The Learning outcomes in this module may be assessed as follows:
· Oral short answers
· Written short answers
· Observation of practical exercises
· Observation on-the-job
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The practical assessment may be conducted in the workplace or at an approved training area set aside for that purpose.
11. Conditions of Assessment
Assessment of knowledge and skills may take place in the classroom and/or on a
Worksite.
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated
Workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
Fee for Service: $250.00 plus GST
Less CTF Subsidy; $200.00 plus GST (if eligible)
The Construction Skills Program is subsidised by the Building and Construction Industry Board and we would like to acknowledge the Board's continued support of skills development in the building and construction Industry
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