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

MSS024018 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform sampling and testing of water

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS024018 - Perform sampling and testing of water
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge to sample natural, polluted and process water for both chemical and microbiological parameters and perform field measurements on them. This unit applies to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, including environmental services; clean water; natural resource management; water treatment, storm and wastewater management; environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; solid and hazardous waste management; site remediation; management of contaminated sites; geotechnical services and civil engineering.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Sampling and 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 sampling and testing requirements
  • Read the sampling plan to confirm the timing and frequency of sampling and the location, number and type of samples
       
Element: Check that all sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, standards and codes
       
Element: Prepare for water sampling
  • Identify site and sampling hazards and safety requirements
       
Element: Liaise with personnel to arrange site access, clearances and permits
       
Element: Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
       
Element: Ensure all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks are obtained and prepared ready for field use
       
Element: Select field test equipment and instruments and check operation and calibration in accordance with procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Assemble and check all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment
       
Element: Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site
       
Element: Conduct sampling of water
  • Locate sampling sites and services at the site
       
Element: Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and defined procedures for field and laboratory testing
       
Element: Ensure all controls, blanks and replicate samples are correctly integrated into the sampling process
       
Element: Record all information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements
       
Element: Record environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
       
Element: Transport all samples back to base according to workplace procedures and codes
       
Element: Distribute samples or sub-samples to required destinations for testing, maintaining sample integrity, traceability and chain of custody requirements
       
Element: Conduct field testing of water
  • Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated field test, or locate testing location for in-situ testing
       
Element: Check equipment and instrument set-up and reagents and calibrate to ensure safe operation and valid results
       
Element: Run quality control (QC) samples to check method validity
       
Element: Operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements
       
Element: Perform tests, procedures, observations on all samples, and standards in accordance with specified methods
       
Element: Record all field observations and results and ensure that they are accurately transferred to workplace information database
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Minimise the generation of waste
       
Element: Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and minimise environmental impacts
       
Element: Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Check serviceability of all equipment before storage
       
Element: Safely collect all hazardous wastes for disposal
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Read the sampling plan to confirm the timing and frequency of sampling and the location, number and type of samples 
 
Identify site and sampling hazards and safety requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Locate sampling sites and services at the site 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated field test, or locate testing location for in-situ testing 
 
 
 
 
 
Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 
 
 
 

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