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

MSS025028 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with assessing and monitoring wetlands

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSS025028 - Assist with assessing and monitoring wetlands
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 details of assigned activities with supervisor
  • Clarify the scope and objectives of assigned activities, constraints and wetland components involved and any conservation measures or management plans in place
  • Identify regulations, standards, guidelines and workplace procedures that apply to assigned activities
  • Clarify the required outputs, timeframe, available resources and stakeholder involvement
  • Confirm assessment indices and data collection plan details for target wetland
  • Clarify the use of survey proformas, data collection forms and/or field identification guides relevant to assigned activities
  • Confirm confidentiality requirements and protocols for communication with stakeholders, including local community and landowners
       
Element: Source and review available wetland data
  • Obtain existing wetland data and review accuracy and relevance to field activities
  • Locate external sources of relevant data sets and assess their availability, price, value and limitations
  • Obtain selected data sets in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Use available data to identify known wetland boundaries, characteristics, condition and any environmental issues relevant to the study
  • Identify any significant information gaps
       
Element: Plan and organise assigned field activities
  • Analyse field activities to identify related tasks, proformas and guides and plan efficient task sequences.
  • Identify risks, risk control measures and other safety and environmental requirements associated with field activities
  • Select and assemble field equipment and materials and check they are fit for purpose
  • Liaise with relevant personnel to explain scope and purpose of field activities and organise site access and obtain any permits needed
  • Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from appropriate personnel
  • Update work plan and communicate changes to stakeholders
       
Element: Conduct wetland survey and monitoring activities
  • Observe and record wetland characteristics and evidence of disturbance according to procedures
  • Collect reliable point positional data and attribute environmental data/samples for each location in accordance with data collection plan
  • Verify any existing geographic information system (GIS) mapping of wetland location/type
  • Collect representative samples using specified sampling methods and equipment
  • Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment
  • Ensure that monitoring data and samples are collected at the same locations and during similar seasonal and climatic conditions
  • Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
  • Ensure all samples and data are labelled and stored safely to ensure integrity and traceability
  • Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent laboratory analysis
  • Clean and test equipment before storage
       
Element: Contribute to assessment of wetland condition
  • Review field observations, measurements and/or results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and/or problems with data
  • Use given formulae and tables to assign scores, parameter values, index values and health index/rating, as appropriate
  • Analyse data to identify environmental issues that may impact on current wetland management objectives/practices
  • Report findings using a format and style that suits their intended use and in accordance with workplace guidelines
  • Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
  • Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
  • Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental requirements and workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Clarify the scope and objectives of assigned activities, constraints and wetland components involved and any conservation measures or management plans in place 
Identify regulations, standards, guidelines and workplace procedures that apply to assigned activities 
Clarify the required outputs, timeframe, available resources and stakeholder involvement 
Confirm assessment indices and data collection plan details for target wetland 
Clarify the use of survey proformas, data collection forms and/or field identification guides relevant to assigned activities 
Confirm confidentiality requirements and protocols for communication with stakeholders, including local community and landowners 
Obtain existing wetland data and review accuracy and relevance to field activities 
Locate external sources of relevant data sets and assess their availability, price, value and limitations 
Obtain selected data sets in accordance with workplace procedures 
Use available data to identify known wetland boundaries, characteristics, condition and any environmental issues relevant to the study 
Identify any significant information gaps 
Analyse field activities to identify related tasks, proformas and guides and plan efficient task sequences. 
Identify risks, risk control measures and other safety and environmental requirements associated with field activities 
Select and assemble field equipment and materials and check they are fit for purpose 
Liaise with relevant personnel to explain scope and purpose of field activities and organise site access and obtain any permits needed 
Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from appropriate personnel 
Update work plan and communicate changes to stakeholders 
Observe and record wetland characteristics and evidence of disturbance according to procedures 
Collect reliable point positional data and attribute environmental data/samples for each location in accordance with data collection plan 
Verify any existing geographic information system (GIS) mapping of wetland location/type 
Collect representative samples using specified sampling methods and equipment 
Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment 
Ensure that monitoring data and samples are collected at the same locations and during similar seasonal and climatic conditions 
Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base 
Ensure all samples and data are labelled and stored safely to ensure integrity and traceability 
Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent laboratory analysis 
Clean and test equipment before storage 
Review field observations, measurements and/or results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and/or problems with data 
Use given formulae and tables to assign scores, parameter values, index values and health index/rating, as appropriate 
Analyse data to identify environmental issues that may impact on current wetland management objectives/practices 
Report findings using a format and style that suits their intended use and in accordance with workplace guidelines 
Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines 
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others 
Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste 
Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental requirements and workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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