Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNAR302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and preserve biological samples

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR302 - Collect and preserve biological samples
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and preserve biological samples as part of a monitoring program.This unit applies to individuals who most likely work under limited supervision from others with checking only related to overall progress.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare equipment and resources
  • Obtain equipment required for sampling and preserving
  • Check equipment for availability and serviceability
  • Clean and sanitise equipment where necessary to maintain integrity of samples and biosecurity of area
  • Collect data or record sheets necessary for task
  • Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites without injury or damage and prepare for use
       
Element: Carry out biological sampling and preserving procedures
  • Collect samples in accordance with sampling plan
  • Apply environmental sustainability and biosecurity practices to collection processes
  • Preserve and record samples in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines
  • Prepare, package and send samples for external analysis in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards
  • Make specific and general observations on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions
  • Operate equipment and undertake work in accordance with work health and safety requirements
  • Report and deliver collection outcomes, including presentation of samples, according to enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Complete collection of biological sampling activities
  • Clean, sanitise, repair and store equipment and clothing
  • Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment
  • Record site sampling results and observations on data sheets
  • Report changes in field conditions and equipment to supervisor
       
Element: Plan for collection
  • Confirm the purpose of sampling
  • Confirm sampling schedule with manager
  • Confirm sampling site location and obtain approval for site access
  • Identify samples to be collected and preserved
  • Organise equipment required for biological sampling and preserving
  • Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing
  • Identify work health and safety policies and procedures for sampling tasks, including required personal protective equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for collection

1.1 Confirm the purpose of sampling

1.2 Confirm sampling schedule with manager

1.3 Confirm sampling site location and obtain approval for site access

1.4 Identify samples to be collected and preserved

1.5 Organise equipment required for biological sampling and preserving

1.6 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing

1.7 Identify work health and safety policies and procedures for sampling tasks, including required personal protective equipment

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Obtain equipment required for sampling and preserving

2.2 Check equipment for availability and serviceability

2.3 Clean and sanitise equipment where necessary to maintain integrity of samples and biosecurity of area

2.4 Collect data or record sheets necessary for task

2.5 Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites without injury or damage and prepare for use

3. Carry out biological sampling and preserving procedures

3.1 Collect samples in accordance with sampling plan

3.2 Apply environmental sustainability and biosecurity practices to collection processes

3.3 Preserve and record samples in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines

3.4 Prepare, package and send samples for external analysis in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards

3.5 Make specific and general observations on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions

3.6 Operate equipment and undertake work in accordance with work health and safety requirements

3.7 Report and deliver collection outcomes, including presentation of samples, according to enterprise guidelines

4. Complete collection of biological sampling activities

4.1 Clean, sanitise, repair and store equipment and clothing

4.2 Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment

4.3 Record site sampling results and observations on data sheets

4.4 Report changes in field conditions and equipment to supervisor

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

collect and preserve biological samples as part of a monitoring program according to enterprise procedures

establish the sampling purpose and requirements

plan the collection

prepare equipment and facilities to take biological samples

carry out biological sampling as part of a monitoring program and according to enterprise procedures

preserve and record samples as part of a monitoring program and forward for testing if required according to enterprise procedures

record sampling data and observations according to enterprise procedures

report outcomes of collection according to enterprise procedures and monitoring program

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types of biological samples that may be included in the plan, including water, animal, plant samples

industry biological sampling and preserving guidelines and protocols

field procedures for biological sampling and preservation

collecting equipment and methods

preservation equipment and processes

fauna and flora recognition relevant to sampling activities

own role in complying with relevant environmental legislation

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for collection

1.1 Confirm the purpose of sampling

1.2 Confirm sampling schedule with manager

1.3 Confirm sampling site location and obtain approval for site access

1.4 Identify samples to be collected and preserved

1.5 Organise equipment required for biological sampling and preserving

1.6 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing

1.7 Identify work health and safety policies and procedures for sampling tasks, including required personal protective equipment

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Obtain equipment required for sampling and preserving

2.2 Check equipment for availability and serviceability

2.3 Clean and sanitise equipment where necessary to maintain integrity of samples and biosecurity of area

2.4 Collect data or record sheets necessary for task

2.5 Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites without injury or damage and prepare for use

3. Carry out biological sampling and preserving procedures

3.1 Collect samples in accordance with sampling plan

3.2 Apply environmental sustainability and biosecurity practices to collection processes

3.3 Preserve and record samples in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines

3.4 Prepare, package and send samples for external analysis in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards

3.5 Make specific and general observations on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions

3.6 Operate equipment and undertake work in accordance with work health and safety requirements

3.7 Report and deliver collection outcomes, including presentation of samples, according to enterprise guidelines

4. Complete collection of biological sampling activities

4.1 Clean, sanitise, repair and store equipment and clothing

4.2 Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment

4.3 Record site sampling results and observations on data sheets

4.4 Report changes in field conditions and equipment to supervisor

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain equipment required for sampling and preserving 
Check equipment for availability and serviceability 
Clean and sanitise equipment where necessary to maintain integrity of samples and biosecurity of area 
Collect data or record sheets necessary for task 
Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites without injury or damage and prepare for use 
Collect samples in accordance with sampling plan 
Apply environmental sustainability and biosecurity practices to collection processes 
Preserve and record samples in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines 
Prepare, package and send samples for external analysis in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards 
Make specific and general observations on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions 
Operate equipment and undertake work in accordance with work health and safety requirements 
Report and deliver collection outcomes, including presentation of samples, according to enterprise guidelines 
Clean, sanitise, repair and store equipment and clothing 
Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment 
Record site sampling results and observations on data sheets 
Report changes in field conditions and equipment to supervisor 
Confirm the purpose of sampling 
Confirm sampling schedule with manager 
Confirm sampling site location and obtain approval for site access 
Identify samples to be collected and preserved 
Organise equipment required for biological sampling and preserving 
Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing 
Identify work health and safety policies and procedures for sampling tasks, including required personal protective equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNAR302 - Collect and preserve biological samples
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