Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for measurements and sampling
- Conduct measurements and observations
- Perform required sequence of measurements and observations according to sampling plan
- Operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions and health and safety requirements
- Record measurements and estimations with the appropriate units, required precision and accuracy
- Recognise atypical or out-of-specification data and record explanatory notes
- Identify and rectify procedures or equipment problems that have led to atypical data
- Clean and store measuring equipment and dispose of any wastes according to environmental requirements
- Obtain samples
- Collect samples ensuring that sample types and sampling conditions are according to the sampling plan
- Place, preserve and store samples in labelled containers to maintain security, integrity and traceability
- Recognise and record atypical observations made during sampling
- Clean and store sampling tools and dispose of any wastes according to environmental requirements
- Report on data and samples
- Provide feedback to relevant personnel at key stages of the data collection and sampling processes
- Validate measurements, observations and samples for relevance and quality promptly after collection
- Complete documentation of data and samples promptly, check for completeness and quality, and duplicate as required
- Prepare reports on sampling and data outcomes in the required format
- Arrange transportation and storage of samples
- Respect confidentiality of data collected from individual sources