Assessor Resource
MSS024018
Perform sampling and testing of water
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to sample natural, polluted and process water for both chemical and microbiological parameters and perform field measurements on them.
This unit applies to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, including environmental services; clean water; natural resource management; water treatment, storm and wastewater management; environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; solid and hazardous waste management; site remediation; management of contaminated sites; geotechnical services and civil engineering.
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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