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Evidence Guide: MSL954004 - Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

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MSL954004 - Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for sampling

  1. Confirm the sampling location, number and type of samples, and timing and frequency of sampling from workplace or client's sampling plan
  2. Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances and/or permits as required
  3. Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
  4. Check that all procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, relevant standards and codes
  5. Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures
  6. Assemble and check all sampling equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment
  7. Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site as required
Confirm the sampling location, number and type of samples, and timing and frequency of sampling from workplace or client's sampling plan

Completed
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Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances and/or permits as required

Completed
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Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit

Completed
Date:

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Check that all procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, relevant standards and codes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assemble and check all sampling equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment

Completed
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Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site as required

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Address client issues

  1. Enter approved information into laboratory information management system (LIMS), as required
  2. Report all relevant aspects of the sampling and preparation phases in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Ensure that information provided to client is accurate, relevant and authorised for release
  4. Maintain security and confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information
Enter approved information into laboratory information management system (LIMS), as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report all relevant aspects of the sampling and preparation phases in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

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Ensure that information provided to client is accurate, relevant and authorised for release

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain security and confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances and/or permits as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that all procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, relevant standards and codes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assemble and check all sampling equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site as required

Completed
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Conduct sampling and log samples

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Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and defined procedures

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Record all information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements

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Record environment or production conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity

Completed
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Transport all samples back to base according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and relevant codes

Completed
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Prepare samples for testing

  1. Prepare sub-samples and back-up sub-samples that are representative of the source
Prepare sub-samples and back-up sub-samples that are representative of the source

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Label all sub-samples to ensure traceability and store in accordance with SOPs

Completed
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Follow defined preparation and safety procedures to limit hazard or contamination to samples, self, work area and environment

Completed
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Distribute sub-samples to defined workstations maintaining sample integrity and traceability requirements

  1. Enter approved information into laboratory information management system (LIMS), as required
Enter approved information into laboratory information management system (LIMS), as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report all relevant aspects of the sampling and preparation phases in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that information provided to client is accurate, relevant and authorised for release

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain security and confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information

Completed
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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures

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Check serviceability of all equipment before storage

Completed
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Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other personnel

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Minimise the generation of wastes and environment impacts

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Ensure the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for appropriate disposal

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge