This unit describes the skills and knowledge to collect soil samples in accordance with a defined sampling plan, prepare the samples for testing, conduct in-field and laboratory testing of the samples and report the results. Personnel are required to check the validity and reliability of data, recognise atypical test data, and troubleshoot common test procedures and equipment problems.

This unit applies to environmental technicians in a range of industry sectors, including geotechnical services and civil engineering; site remediation or rehabilitation; solid and hazardous waste management; natural resource management; management of contaminated sites; environmental services (sampling and monitoring of air quality, water and soil); environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; groundwater and clean water (catchments, supply and environmental flows).

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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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 available site information, site plan, sampling and testing locations and history of sampling and testing
Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures
Locate sampling points and any services at the site
Prepare sub-samples and back-up sub-samples that are representative of the source
Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated field test
Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated laboratory test
Read and interpret results in relation to legislative and client requirements
Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact

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