Assessor Resource
MSL974022
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to organise and undertake field monitoring programs that are primarily focused on the determination of physical and chemical parameters and/or observation and documentation of biological/ecological systems. It covers confirming the requirements of the monitoring activities, sampling, sample handling, physical and chemical monitoring, and simple field-based analysis, data collection and recording. It also covers field camp maintenance and field safety. All work would be performed under the guidance and supervision of a scientific officer.
This unit of competency applies to technical, field and environmental officers working in the construction materials, mining and environmental services industry sectors.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
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