This unit describes the skills and knowledge to read the landscape in terms of the physical and biological components of the environment and the ecological linkages in operation at a site. Personnel are required to apply basic principles of geomorphology, hydrology and ecology in a systematic, scientific appraisal of site condition. This requires sufficient knowledge of chemistry, physics, geology and biology to support a scientific approach to field ecology.

This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental monitoring, and sampling; environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; groundwater and clean water; water treatment, storm and wastewater management; solid and hazardous waste management; site remediation; management of contaminated sites; geotechnical services and civil engineering; and natural resource management.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

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Store all samples and data safely
Rehabilitate sampling sites to render them safe and minimise environmental impacts
Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
Check serviceability of all equipment before storage
Read and use maps, photos and related documentation to gain a preliminary understanding of site features
Sketch, map or photograph the site
Use geomorphological and hydrological observations to describe surface condition and infer potential future impacts
Identify and describe the biological and chemical components of interest, sampling areas and field techniques to be used
Perform ecological sampling for abundance and diversity parameters using the general techniques of transects and quadrats
Store all samples and data safely
Summarise field data using simple calculations, graphs, tables and maps
Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)

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