Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSS025006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and evaluate groundwater data
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSS025006 - Collect and evaluate groundwater data |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to obtain, preserve and transport representative samples of groundwater for laboratory analysis; measure bore conditions; test chemical, physical parameters in the field; and to process data and interpret results. Personnel usually work within an existing sampling or monitoring plan, continually monitor levels of risk and use specified safe working procedures and equipment. They are also required to work closely with drillers during the construction of wells and bores to prevent contamination of samples, obtain logs and manage waste. Note: This unit does not cover laboratory-based analysis of groundwater which is addressed in MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures and MSS02501 Perform environmental microbiological tests.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians 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); water treatment, storm and wastewater management; solid and hazardous waste management; management of contaminated sites; site remediation or rehabilitation; geotechnical services and civil engineering; and 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: inspection of groundwater samples collected by the candidate from at least (2) two sites review of groundwater measurements, test results, calculations and site observations produced by the candidate for at least two (2) sites review of sampling/testing records completed by the candidate feedback from supervisors about the candidate’s ability to apply workplace procedures consistently, work safely and produce results within the agreed timeframe oral and/or written questions to check the candidate’s understanding of groundwater parameters, sampling/test procedures and calculations. Access is required to all instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures, and specifications associated with this unit including, but not limited to: vehicles, sampling equipment, field test equipment, digital camera, containers and reagents/consumables safe work procedures and safety equipment workplace procedures, work program, maps, site plans, site sampling plans and test methods, and equipment manuals. 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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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Confirm groundwater data requirements with supervisor |
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Element: Prepare for groundwater sampling and monitoring |
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Element: Liaise with drillers during establishment of wells and bores |
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Element: Conduct representative sampling of groundwater |
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Element: Conduct field testing of groundwater |
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Element: Process and interpret groundwater data |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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