Assessor Resource
MSS024022
Perform environmental biological techniques
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to collect and examine biological samples using microscopes, keys and biochemical tests to identify and enumerate environmentally significant organisms. Personnel are expected to prepare aseptic media and solutions, set up equipment for microbiological testing and identify basic microorganisms of environmental significance.
This unit applies to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, including environmental services; clean water; water treatment, storm and wastewater management; 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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