MSS025029 - Perform sampling and testing for site contamination Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSS025029 Mapping and Delivery Guide Perform sampling and testing for site contamination
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
MSS025029 - Perform sampling and testing for site contamination
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: Assist with preliminary site study
Locate and review relevant legislative, regulatory and/or planning requirements and register for contaminated sites
Confirm the site location, scope and purpose of the investigation and assigned tasks with supervisor
Source and review available site data, including site history, geology, hydrogeology and meteorology data
Summarise information to assist with preparation of a site chronology and identification of gaps or inadequacies in data, potential contaminants and areas of possible contamination
Element: Prepare for site activities
Confirm the scope and purpose of sampling, testing and/or monitoring activities and data requirements with supervisor
Liaise with site controller to access site, identify locations of services and arrange for induction, clearances and/or permits
Review risks posed by site contaminants and review the health and safety plan or safe work procedures specified for planned activities
Review sampling plan and confirm sampling and test methods, sampling and test points, numbers and types of samples and/or measurements with supervisor
Review specified sampling and test methods to confirm process details and sequence of steps
Check the operation and, if required, calibration of sampling equipment, test and/or monitoring instruments in accordance with relevant methods, standards and manufacturer instructions
Ensure required reagents, solutions and/or calibration standards are obtained and ready for field use
Assemble and safely stow all sampling equipment, test instruments, materials, containers, safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site
Element: Assist with site inspection
Sketch, map and/or photograph the site features relevant to site inspection
Conduct a visual inspection to inform the selection and design of subsequent investigations
Collect preliminary samples, as directed, to help characterise possible contamination hazards prior to detailed investigations
Element: Conduct sampling as directed
Locate sampling and test points and any services at the site
Work effectively with other site personnel during drilling excavation and/or survey operations to collect reliable samples, logs and measurements, as necessary
Follow specified procedures to minimise hazards and/or contamination of samples, self/others, equipment and environment
Collect and preserve required samples in accordance with sampling plan, relevant methods and/or standards
Record information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements
Record environmental conditions and/or atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on validity or integrity of samples
Store and transport all samples back to base in accordance with specified method, chain of custody requirements and relevant codes
Element: Conduct field tests and/or monitoring as directed
Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated field test
Check that all equipment, instruments, reagents and calibration standards are fit for purpose
Set up and calibrate (if required) instruments to ensure safe operation and valid results
Operate equipment and/or instruments in accordance with test method requirements
Follow specified procedures to minimise hazards and/or contamination of samples, self and others, equipment and environment
Perform measurements and tests on samples and standards, if appropriate, in accordance with specified methods
Keep accurate, complete and traceable records of field observations and test results
Element: Clean, decontaminate and/or dispose of contaminated equipment and materials
Inspect equipment to assess the degree of contamination
Use specified procedures to remove material from the exposed outer surfaces of sampling and test equipment and PPE
Use specified procedures and reagents to neutralise, wash and/or rinse exposed surfaces
Collect rinsate blanks for analysis and preserve and store in accordance with specified procedure or standard
Prepare and stow items for safe transport
Safely collect all debris and sullage from decontamination in accordance with relevant regulations and codes
Element: Finalise site activities
Arrange for the safe disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with relevant regulations and codes
Ensure site observations, sampling and test data and results are accurately transferred to the workplace information management system
Store samples in accordance with test method, chain of custody requirements and any relevant codes
Ensure samples are dispatched for analytical testing within recommended holding times
Element: Process and interpret data
Review test and monitoring data noting atypical observations
Calculate required quantities using relevant test method and ensure values are consistent with expectations
Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement, if relevant, in accordance with workplace procedures
Record processed results in accordance with workplace procedures
Interpret trends in data and/or results and report atypical results promptly to relevant personnel
Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
Compare results with established threshold levels or environmental quality concentration limits, as relevant
Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirement
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
Clean equipment, instruments, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
Check serviceability of all equipment and instruments before storage
Use defined safe work practices and PPE to ensure personal safety and that of others
Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impact according to 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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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
Locate and review relevant legislative, regulatory and/or planning requirements and register for contaminated sites
Confirm the site location, scope and purpose of the investigation and assigned tasks with supervisor
Source and review available site data, including site history, geology, hydrogeology and meteorology data
Summarise information to assist with preparation of a site chronology and identification of gaps or inadequacies in data, potential contaminants and areas of possible contamination
Confirm the scope and purpose of sampling, testing and/or monitoring activities and data requirements with supervisor
Liaise with site controller to access site, identify locations of services and arrange for induction, clearances and/or permits
Review risks posed by site contaminants and review the health and safety plan or safe work procedures specified for planned activities
Review sampling plan and confirm sampling and test methods, sampling and test points, numbers and types of samples and/or measurements with supervisor
Review specified sampling and test methods to confirm process details and sequence of steps
Check the operation and, if required, calibration of sampling equipment, test and/or monitoring instruments in accordance with relevant methods, standards and manufacturer instructions
Ensure required reagents, solutions and/or calibration standards are obtained and ready for field use
Assemble and safely stow all sampling equipment, test instruments, materials, containers, safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site
Sketch, map and/or photograph the site features relevant to site inspection
Conduct a visual inspection to inform the selection and design of subsequent investigations
Collect preliminary samples, as directed, to help characterise possible contamination hazards prior to detailed investigations
Locate sampling and test points and any services at the site
Work effectively with other site personnel during drilling excavation and/or survey operations to collect reliable samples, logs and measurements, as necessary
Follow specified procedures to minimise hazards and/or contamination of samples, self/others, equipment and environment
Collect and preserve required samples in accordance with sampling plan, relevant methods and/or standards
Record information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements
Record environmental conditions and/or atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on validity or integrity of samples
Store and transport all samples back to base in accordance with specified method, chain of custody requirements and relevant codes
Obtain sample or sub-sample for designated field test
Check that all equipment, instruments, reagents and calibration standards are fit for purpose
Set up and calibrate (if required) instruments to ensure safe operation and valid results
Operate equipment and/or instruments in accordance with test method requirements
Follow specified procedures to minimise hazards and/or contamination of samples, self and others, equipment and environment
Perform measurements and tests on samples and standards, if appropriate, in accordance with specified methods
Keep accurate, complete and traceable records of field observations and test results
Inspect equipment to assess the degree of contamination
Use specified procedures to remove material from the exposed outer surfaces of sampling and test equipment and PPE
Use specified procedures and reagents to neutralise, wash and/or rinse exposed surfaces
Collect rinsate blanks for analysis and preserve and store in accordance with specified procedure or standard
Prepare and stow items for safe transport
Safely collect all debris and sullage from decontamination in accordance with relevant regulations and codes
Arrange for the safe disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with relevant regulations and codes
Ensure site observations, sampling and test data and results are accurately transferred to the workplace information management system
Store samples in accordance with test method, chain of custody requirements and any relevant codes
Ensure samples are dispatched for analytical testing within recommended holding times
Review test and monitoring data noting atypical observations
Calculate required quantities using relevant test method and ensure values are consistent with expectations
Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement, if relevant, in accordance with workplace procedures
Record processed results in accordance with workplace procedures
Interpret trends in data and/or results and report atypical results promptly to relevant personnel
Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
Compare results with established threshold levels or environmental quality concentration limits, as relevant
Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirement
Clean equipment, instruments, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
Check serviceability of all equipment and instruments before storage
Use defined safe work practices and PPE to ensure personal safety and that of others
Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impact according to procedures
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
MSS025029 - Perform sampling and testing for site contamination
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
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Assessment Record Sheet
MSS025029 - Perform sampling and testing for site contamination
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