Elements and Performance Criteria
- Collect soil/media samples for testing
- Tools and materials for collecting soil/media samples are prepared.
- Area from which soil/media samples are to be collected is identified from workplace records or supervisors instructions.
- Services are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented and reported to the supervisor.
- Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
- Samples are taken randomly from the designated area according to recognised sampling techniques and are prepared for on site or off site analysis
- Samples are labelled and recorded according to organisational procedures.
- Perform basic soil/media test