List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Confirm survey requirements with senior staff | 1.1 | Confirm the purpose and objectives of the field survey activities with senior management and details of information required |
| 1.2 | Clarify the purpose and objectives of the field survey activities with all stakeholders within the context of the workplace's overall environmental program |
| 1.3 | Identify and accurately interpret all external statutory requirements and workplace protocols that relate to the defined field survey activities |
| 1.4 | Analyse drivers and constraints that may influence field survey activities |
| 1.5 | Document the type, quantity and quality of data needed to meet the defined objectives |
| 1.6 | Refine and document the detailed objectives of the field activities with senior management and stakeholders |
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2 | Design field survey activities | 2.1 | Develop and document details of the field survey methodology and, if appropriate, trial and refine them under field conditions |
| 2.2 | Discuss and confirm survey methodology with senior staff and external experts or stakeholders, as appropriate |
| 2.3 | Develop work program, including timetable and staff roles and responsibilities for the total field survey, and all related activities |
| 2.4 | Ensure that work program conforms to workplace requirements covering risk management, data quality procedures, safety, environmental and emergency requirements |
| 2.5 | Document work program, address all administration requirements and obtain appropriate approvals |
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3 | Identify resources and supervise pre-survey checks | 3.1 | Identify and list all resources required to implement the agreed work program |
| 3.2 | Arrange collection and checking of all equipment, field instruments and supplies required for implementation of the work program |
| 3.3 | Supervise calibration of all appropriate field instruments |
| 3.4 | Arrange correct packaging and transportation of equipment and instruments |
| 3.5 | Ensure that all access, transport, communication and emergency systems have been arranged and are suitable for all field locations and activities |
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4 | Supervise field survey activities | 4.1 | Supervise all field survey and associated activities |
| 4.2 | Monitor equitable duty rosters covering field survey activities in consultation with all staff |
| 4.3 | Ensure that all data quality procedures are followed |
| 4.4 | Ensure that all survey work is performed safely and with minimal impact on the environment |
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5 | Supervise close-down of field activities | 5.1 | Arrange for the checking, packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and instruments back to base |
| 5.2 | Ensure that site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements |
| 5.3 | Monitor dispatch of collected samples for subsequent laboratory analyses |
| 5.4 | Ensure that all equipment and instruments are tested and decontaminated before final storage, as necessary |
| 5.5 | Ensure all field data is stored appropriately for subsequent analysis |
| 5.6 | Report results, any anomalies and recommendations to data analysers, users and/or supervisor |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
designing, organising and supervising at least one (1) complex environmental field survey
confirming the survey purpose, objectives and resource requirements
selecting appropriate field survey methods, equipment, instruments and data quality procedures
assessing risks and implementing appropriate safety and emergency procedures
developing an approved work program with details of key survey activities, timetable, staff roles and responsibilities
identifying all necessary supplies, equipment, instruments and vehicles
completing all survey plans and administrative requirements accurately and within the specified timeframe
clearly explaining the individual roles, responsibilities and specific tasks of staff within the work program
overseeing the checking, cleaning, storage and transport of all supplies, equipment and instruments to and from site
managing day-to-day survey activities efficiently in consultation with staff
modifying existing field survey protocols and adapting field activities to suit changing circumstances
communicating and negotiating effectively with staff and stakeholders to resolve problems or conflicts
overseeing the secure storage of all field data
reporting survey results, any anomalies and recommendations in accordance with workplace procedures
following workplace safety procedures and hazard control measures for the protection of self and others.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
general principles of environmental planning and assessment, and environmental protection
environmental field survey terminology, principles, practices and techniques relevant to job role
workplace data quality procedures, data recording and storage methods relevant to job role
current developments in field instrumentation, survey equipment and communication systems relevant to job role
typical purpose and objectives of the complex environmental field surveys, including:
information and analysis required
end users of information
significance of outcomes for broader programs
typical field survey drivers and constraints, such as:
political agendas, social and economic issues
new field survey protocols or codes of practice
recent judicial decisions
recent environmental impact assessments or audits
media or public concerns
field safety or accident/incident issues
competencies and availability of staff
time available to design and implement field activities
rights and responsibilities of employers and employees when conducting field activities, such as legal/regulatory requirements, risk management, safety and emergency management, and environmental protection
typical field survey problems, such as:
unexpected restriction on access to sites
seasonal conditions
equipment failure or loss, failure to bring critical equipment
communication failure/difficulties
unforseen environment impacts
contact with hazardous wastes
relevant hazards, work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements
Judgment of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
MSL935004 Maintain instruments and equipment
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of the planning and reporting for a complex environmental field survey designed and supervised by the candidate
observation of field survey activities performed by the candidate, such as:
initial safety, emergency and environmental impact assessment associated with survey activities
pre-survey site reconnaissance
supervision of field survey activities
collection and reporting of reliable data
effective communication techniques
feedback from supervisors that relevant field survey objectives were achieved
feedback from staff that field survey roles, responsibilities and tasks were clearly explained
feedback from stakeholders that consultation and outcomes met their needs, where appropriate
oral and written questions to assess required knowledge of environmental field survey design, data quality assurance, use of equipment and solving typical survey problems
review of the candidate’s responses to simulation exercises, such as survey preparation, handling accident situations and emergencies.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
legislation, regulations and codes of practice
workplace procedures and field protocols, equipment/instrument manuals, calibration procedures, instrument fault-finding procedures, general maintenance and repair procedures
equipment required for field activities, such as vehicles, navigation and communication equipment, survey equipment, sampling/monitoring equipment, containers and animal cages, field test kits and instruments, consumables, safety equipment, first aid and/or survival kits
work program, workplace procedures, codes of practice and field protocols and manuals.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience.
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.