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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm sampling and testing requirements
   • Read the sampling plan to confirm the timing and frequency of sampling and the location, number and type of samples
2. Check that all sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, standards and codes
3. Prepare for water sampling
   • Identify site and sampling hazards and safety requirements
4. Liaise with personnel to arrange site access, clearances and permits
5. Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
6. Ensure all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks are obtained and prepared ready for field use
7. Select field test equipment and instruments and check operation and calibration in accordance with procedures and manufacturer instructions
8. Assemble and check all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment
9. Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site
10. Conduct sampling of water
    • Locate sampling sites and services at the site
11. Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and defined procedures for field and laboratory testing
12. Ensure all controls, blanks and replicate samples are correctly integrated into the sampling process
13. Record all information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements
14. Record environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
15. Transport all samples back to base according to workplace procedures and codes
16. Distribute samples or sub-samples to required destinations for testing, maintaining sample integrity, traceability and chain of custody requirements
17. Conduct field testing of water
    • Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated field test, or locate testing location for in-situ testing
18. Check equipment and instrument set-up and reagents and calibrate to ensure safe operation and valid results
19. Run quality control (QC) samples to check method validity
20. Operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements
21. Perform tests, procedures, observations on all samples, and standards in accordance with specified methods
22. Record all field observations and results and ensure that they are accurately transferred to workplace information database
23. Maintain a safe work environment
    • Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
24. Minimise the generation of waste
25. Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and minimise environmental impacts
26. Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
27. Check serviceability of all equipment before storage
28. Safely collect all hazardous wastes for disposal