Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSS024008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise common geological landforms and samples
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSS024008 - Recognise common geological landforms and samples |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to recognise common geological landforms and relate these to basic geological processes and other ecosystem components. Personnel are also expected to obtain (near) surface samples of common rocks, minerals and soils and identify them using classification tables and charts.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental services (e.g. sampling and monitoring of air quality, water, soil and noise); environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; groundwater and clean water (e.g. catchments, supply and environmental flows); solid and hazardous waste management; management of contaminated sites; site remediation or rehabilitation; geotechnical services and civil engineering; natural resource management.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace, or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). Holistic assessment methods include: review of geological site reports generated by the candidate, including details of the landforms present, geological processes involved and relationship of local geology to other ecosystem components review of the accuracy of identification/classification records generated by the candidate for rocks, minerals and soils feedback from supervisors that the candidate is able to organise and safely conduct basic field work; identify common rocks, minerals and soils; recognise common landforms and evidence of geological processes at sites and relate these to other ecosystem components oral and/or written questions to assess the candidate’s knowledge of basic sampling and in-field testing of common rocks, mineral and soils; identification/classification procedures, and the ability to ‘read the landscape.’ Access is required to all instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures, and specifications associated with this unit including, but not limited to: access to suitable sites and vehicle suitable survey, sampling and testing equipment documentation including: maps and aerial photos; classification charts and tables for rocks, minerals and soils; user manuals, workplace safety procedures, test/survey methods, workplace procedures governing geological sampling and in-field testing. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with an organisation providing environmental monitoring, management or technology related services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Sampling and testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for field work |
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Element: Recognise geological structures and processes |
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Element: Identify common rocks and minerals |
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Element: Identify common soil types and their properties |
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Element: Relate local geology to flora and fauna and land use |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Report data and finalise documentation |
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