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MSS024029
Collect spatial and discrete environmental data

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Read and interpret legislative and regulatory requirements, workplace requirements and background information relevant to site or project 
Locate, read and interpret specifications for spatial and environmental data collection 
Write a data collection plan in accordance with specifications 
Establish codes for environmental attributes 
Assemble equipment and check that it is fit for purpose 
Clarify and/or confirm plan with supervisor 
Set up environmental measuring instruments on site and perform pre-use or calibration checks 
Set up GPS equipment with correct datum and projection settings 
Operate instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Determine conditions for obtaining optimum GPS positions 
Collect point positional data in accordance with data collection plan 
Attribute environmental data for each location 
‘Ground truth’ GPS data using maps, aerial photos or satellite imagery 
Verify environmental data, identify atypical results and review procedures and troubleshoot equipment 
Apply hazard identification and risk control measures relevant to identified risks 
Use GPS software to download and process GPS and environmental data and extract required information 
Use specified quality tests and workplace procedures to check acceptability of environmental data 
Complete required documentation according to procedures 
Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

MSS024029 - Collect spatial and discrete environmental data
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MSS024029 - Collect spatial and discrete environmental data

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