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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for field work
- Identify hazards and read workplace safe work procedures associated with the site, samples, test methods and equipment used
- Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements
- Assemble all required equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose
- Stow equipment and materials to ensure their safe transport
- Arrange transport to site
- Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others
- Recognise geological structures and processes
- Read and interpret simple geological maps, diagrams and aerial photos
- Apply principles of geological processes and the geological timescale to explain the formation and occurrence of common rocks, minerals, soils and aquifers
- Identify common rocks and minerals
- Identify handheld specimens of common rocks and minerals by comparing their physical properties with classification charts and tables
- Identify common soil types and their properties
- Examine soil colour, texture and properties of soil components to classify common soils
- Identify and describe simple soil profiles at field sites
- Recognise influences of rock type, drainage, age and climate on development of soil profiles
- Recognise common forms of soil degradation
- Relate local geology to flora and fauna and land use
- Recognise how local geology can influence the revegetation or rehabilitation of sites
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Minimise environmental impacts of sampling and/or testing and generation of waste
- Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental and quarantine requirements and workplace procedures
- Report data and finalise documentation
- Complete all required documentation
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements