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MSS024020 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise common geological landforms and samples

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS024020 - Recognise common geological landforms and samples
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge 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 applies to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental services; environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; groundwater and clean water; solid and hazardous waste management; management of contaminated sites; site remediation or rehabilitation; geotechnical services and civil engineering; natural resource management.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: Prepare for field work
  • Review job request to identify the equipment involved, samples to be collected and test methods
       
Element: Identify hazards and read workplace safe work procedures associated with the site, samples, test methods and equipment used
       
Element: Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements
       
Element: Assemble all required equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose
       
Element: Stow equipment and materials to ensure their safe transport
       
Element: Arrange transport to site
       
Element: Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others
       
Element: Recognise geological structures and processes
  • Recognise common landforms and relate these to geological processes
       
Element: Read and interpret simple geological maps, diagrams and aerial photos
       
Element: Apply principles of geological processes and the geological timescale to explain the formation and occurrence of common rocks, minerals, soils and aquifers
       
Element: Identify common rocks and minerals
  • Sort handheld specimens of common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks by observing their textural, structural and mineralogical properties
       
Element: Identify handheld specimens of common rocks and minerals by comparing their physical properties with classification charts and tables
       
Element: Identify common soil types and their properties
  • Obtain soil samples using specified sampling equipment and methods
       
Element: Examine soil colour, texture and properties of soil components to classify common soils
       
Element: Identify and describe simple soil profiles at field sites
       
Element: Recognise influences of rock type, drainage, age and climate on development of soil profiles
       
Element: Recognise common forms of soil degradation
       
Element: Relate local geology to flora and fauna and land use
  • Apply the basic relationships between parent material, climate, topography, soils and living ecosystem components to interpret sites
       
Element: Recognise how local geology can influence the revegetation or rehabilitation of sites
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Minimise environmental impacts of sampling and/or testing and generation of waste
       
Element: Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental and quarantine requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Report data and finalise documentation
  • Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe
       
Element: Complete all required documentation
       
Element: Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements
       

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
Review job request to identify the equipment involved, samples to be collected and test methods 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recognise common landforms and relate these to geological processes 
 
 
Sort handheld specimens of common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks by observing their textural, structural and mineralogical properties 
 
Obtain soil samples using specified sampling equipment and methods 
 
 
 
 
Apply the basic relationships between parent material, climate, topography, soils and living ecosystem components to interpret sites 
 
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 
Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe 
 
 

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