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MSS025021 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and evaluate groundwater data

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS025021 - Collect and evaluate groundwater data
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge 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. This unit applies to environmental technicians in a range of industry sectors, including environmental services (sampling and monitoring of air quality, water, soil and noise); environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; groundwater and clean water (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.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 groundwater data requirements with supervisor
  • Confirm the scope and purpose of sampling and monitoring data requirements
       
Element: Read and interpret available site information, including site plan, bore locations, construction and history of sampling and monitoring
       
Element: Confirm the sampling methods, locations, numbers and types of samples, and duration and frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan
       
Element: Check that all sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, standards and guidelines
       
Element: Prepare for groundwater sampling and monitoring
  • Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures
       
Element: Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and obtain all clearances and permits
       
Element: Read and interpret field sampling procedures and sample preparation methods required for specific laboratory analyses
       
Element: Select purging and sampling equipment and sampling conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
       
Element: Obtain and prepare all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks for field use
       
Element: Select field test equipment and instruments and check operation and calibration in accordance with methods, procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Assemble and stow all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment
       
Element: Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site
       
Element: Establish a well or bore for monitoring purposes
  • Confirm location of well or bore and groundwater monitoring requirements using site sampling and monitoring plan
       
Element: Examine the well or bore area to identify possible hazards
       
Element: Check proposed drilling and construction method will not cause contamination and that casing, drilling fluids and any other materials used in the bore are free of contaminants
       
Element: Check powered and non-powered tools and sampling equipment are cleaned thoroughly before drilling commences
       
Element: Check protective casings and screens are kept in their protective coverings prior to installation
       
Element: Monitor process to accurately log samples and prevent their contamination
       
Element: Conduct representative sampling of groundwater
  • Locate sampling locations and services at the site and identify possible hazards
       
Element: Conduct sufficient measurements to accurately determine water level and bore depth
       
Element: Record bore and environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
       
Element: Conduct purging in accordance with defined procedure or method, collect the waste and decontaminate the equipment used
       
Element: Collect required representative samples and ensure all controls, blanks and replicate samples are correctly integrated into the sampling process
       
Element: Record all information and label samples in accordance with chain of custody and traceability requirements
       
Element: Filter and prepare samples to preserve their integrity for subsequent analysis
       
Element: Secure and transport all samples back to base in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines
       
Element: Conduct field testing of groundwater
  • Assemble required monitoring instruments, equipment, and reagents and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Retrieve samples for designated field tests or locate established locations for in-situ testing
       
Element: Set up, calibrate and operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test methods, procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Take sufficient measurements of groundwater field parameters to obtain reliable data and in accordance with specified methods and procedures
       
Element: Record all field observations and data and transfer accurately to workplace information database
       
Element: Process and interpret groundwater data
  • Read and interpret test data noting atypical observations
       
Element: Check calculated values are consistent with expectations
       
Element: Estimate and document uncertainty of measurements in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Record and report processed results in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Interpret trends in data and results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to relevant personnel
       
Element: Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
       
Element: Compare results with established groundwater quality standards, statutory environmental quality concentration limits
       
Element: Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact
       
Element: Clean and decontaminate all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Check serviceability of all equipment before storage
       
Element: Minimise the generation of wastes and environment impacts
       
Element: Liaise with relevant personnel for the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for appropriate 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
Confirm the scope and purpose of sampling and monitoring data requirements 
 
 
 
Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Confirm location of well or bore and groundwater monitoring requirements using site sampling and monitoring plan 
 
 
 
 
 
Locate sampling locations and services at the site and identify possible hazards 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assemble required monitoring instruments, equipment, and reagents and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
 
 
 
 
Read and interpret test data noting atypical observations 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 
 
 
 

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