Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Confirm monitoring requirements with supervising staff

1.1

Clarify the purpose, objectives and the preferred site for the remote-sensing activities

1.2

Review all emergency and hazard/risk assessments, site safety and environmental requirements, and data quality procedures for the field activities

1.3

Clarify details of all field parameters to be monitored and the preferred monitoring and data quality procedures

1.4

Confirm final data formats will suit stakeholders who receive or use the data

1.5

Clarify details of any statutory requirements that apply to the site and associated field activities

1.6

Review existing remote-sensing monitoring protocols, and siting standards or associated in-house requirements which relate to the field activities

2

Assemble remote-sensing field monitoring system

2.1

Identify required instruments, equipment and consumables and associated maintenance and replacement procedures

2.2

Identify site access, services and security requirements and any site constraints

2.3

Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals

2.4

Confirm required instrument calibration and data storage, handling and transfer systems

2.5

Field-check site suitability for monitoring activities and define alternative sites as necessary

2.6

Assemble remote-sensing monitoring system and check all components under laboratory conditions

3

Organise and establish the remote-sensing monitoring site

3.1

Identify, and confirm with senior staff, all resources required for operation of monitoring system in the field

3.2

Confirm that all safety, emergency and risk assessment requirements and data quality procedures have been correctly applied to the field activities

3.3

Ensure correct packaging and transportation of equipment and instruments to defined field site

3.4

Establish remote monitoring station

3.5

Test operation of total system under field conditions

4

Operate and maintain monitoring site

4.1

Undertake regular or emergency inspections of the site according to set procedures

4.2

Undertake calibration checks according to written instructions

4.3

Inspect and maintain all instruments, equipment and data systems and organise replacement of defective items

4.4

Perform all field and laboratory activities safely and with minimal impact on the environment

4.5

Document all site visits and associated actions

4.6

Review the total monitoring activity on a regular basis and implement any required modifications or improvements

5

Close down field monitoring activities

5.1

Confirm decision to close down site and finalise all data requirements with supervising staff

5.2

Dismantle monitoring system and arrange checking, packaging and transportation of all equipment and instruments back to base

5.3

Close down site in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements

5.4

Hand back site and inform all relevant authorities

5.5

Test, decontaminate, if required, and store all equipment appropriately

5.6

Document all close-down actions