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

MSL974022 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL974022 - Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to organise and undertake field monitoring programs that are primarily focused on the determination of physical and chemical parameters and/or observation and documentation of biological/ecological systems. It covers confirming the requirements of the monitoring activities, sampling, sample handling, physical and chemical monitoring, and simple field-based analysis, data collection and recording. It also covers field camp maintenance and field safety. All work would be performed under the guidance and supervision of a scientific officer.This unit of competency applies to technical, field and environmental officers working in the construction materials, mining and environmental services industry sectors.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Testing
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: Confirm requirements for field monitoring activities
  • Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff
       
Element: Review all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental requirements associated with the field activities
       
Element: Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff
       
Element: Clarify the need for permits and any access restrictions or local concerns at field site
       
Element: Clarify details of all samples to be collected and field parameters to be measured
       
Element: Confirm final data formats will suit stakeholders who receive or use the data
       
Element: Review existing in-house protocols and/or associated in-house requirements that relate to field sampling, monitoring and data quality procedures
       
Element: Prepare for field monitoring activities
  • Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities
       
Element: Identify and implement all actions required under workplace emergency plan, risk assessment, and environment, safety and data quality procedures
       
Element: Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits
       
Element: Prepare and check all instruments, equipment, materials and supplies required to implement field program
       
Element: Confirm correct and safe use of equipment and details of field activities with supervisor
       
Element: Arrange and check correct operation, packaging and transportation of all supplies and equipment
       
Element: Perform field activities
  • Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Perform field sampling, monitoring, data collection and recording in accordance with the agreed work program
       
Element: Label all samples and complete data sheets and field log book in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Store samples/specimens in accordance with any special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity
       
Element: Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions
       
Element: Store and maintain equipment and, where appropriate, calibrate instruments during field activities
       
Element: Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment
       
Element: Close down field monitoring activities
  • Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
       
Element: Ensure that monitoring/camp site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements
       
Element: Ensure all samples and data are stored safely
       
Element: Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
       
Element: Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage
       
Element: Report results, noting any anomalies with users, data analysers and/or supervisor
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities 
 
 
 
 
 
Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base 
 
 
 
 
 

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