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Evidence Guide: MSL974007 - Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

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MSL974007 - Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

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

Confirm requirements for field monitoring activities

  1. Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff
  2. Review all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental requirements associated with the field activities
  3. Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff
  4. Clarify the need for permits and any access restrictions or local concerns at field site
  5. Clarify details of all samples to be collected and field parameters to be measured
  6. Confirm final data formats will suit stakeholders who receive or use the data
  7. Review existing in-house protocols and/or associated in-house requirements that relate to field sampling, monitoring and data quality procedures
Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff

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Review all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental requirements associated with the field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarify the need for permits and any access restrictions or local concerns at field site

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarify details of all samples to be collected and field parameters to be measured

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review existing in-house protocols and/or associated in-house requirements that relate to field sampling, monitoring and data quality procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare for field monitoring activities

  1. Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities
  2. Identify and implement all actions required under workplace emergency plan, risk assessment, and environment, safety and data quality procedures
  3. Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits
  4. Prepare and check all instruments, equipment, materials and supplies required to implement field program
  5. Confirm correct and safe use of equipment and details of field activities with supervisor
  6. Arrange and check correct operation, packaging and transportation of all supplies and equipment
  7. Arrange all additional pre- and post-monitoring activities
Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and implement all actions required under workplace emergency plan, risk assessment, and environment, safety and data quality procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare and check all instruments, equipment, materials and supplies required to implement field program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm correct and safe use of equipment and details of field activities with supervisor

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrange and check correct operation, packaging and transportation of all supplies and equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrange all additional pre- and post-monitoring activities

Completed
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Perform field activities

  1. Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures, as necessary
  2. Perform field sampling, monitoring, data collection and recording in accordance with the agreed work program
  3. Label all samples and complete data sheets and field log book in accordance with workplace procedures
  4. Store samples/specimens in accordance with any special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity
  5. Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions
  6. Store and maintain equipment and, where appropriate, calibrate instruments during field activities
  7. Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment
Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures, as necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform field sampling, monitoring, data collection and recording in accordance with the agreed work program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Label all samples and complete data sheets and field log book in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store samples/specimens in accordance with any special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store and maintain equipment and, where appropriate, calibrate instruments during field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment

Completed
Date:

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Close down field monitoring activities

  1. Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
  2. Ensure that monitoring/camp site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements
  3. Ensure all samples and data are stored safely
  4. Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
  5. Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage
  6. Report results, noting any anomalies with users, data analysers and/or supervisor
Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that monitoring/camp site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure all samples and data are stored safely

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report results, noting any anomalies with users, data analysers and/or supervisor

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Confirm requirements for field monitoring activities

1.1

Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff

1.2

Review all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental requirements associated with the field activities

1.3

Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff

1.4

Clarify the need for permits and any access restrictions or local concerns at field site

1.5

Clarify details of all samples to be collected and field parameters to be measured

1.6

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

1.7

Review existing in-house protocols and/or associated in-house requirements that relate to field sampling, monitoring and data quality procedures

2

Prepare for field monitoring activities

2.1

Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities

2.2

Identify and implement all actions required under workplace emergency plan, risk assessment, and environment, safety and data quality procedures

2.3

Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits

2.4

Prepare and check all instruments, equipment, materials and supplies required to implement field program

2.5

Confirm correct and safe use of equipment and details of field activities with supervisor

2.6

Arrange and check correct operation, packaging and transportation of all supplies and equipment

2.7

Arrange all additional pre- and post-monitoring activities

3

Perform field activities

3.1

Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures, as necessary

3.2

Perform field sampling, monitoring, data collection and recording in accordance with the agreed work program

3.3

Label all samples and complete data sheets and field log book in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Store samples/specimens in accordance with any special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity

3.5

Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions

3.6

Store and maintain equipment and, where appropriate, calibrate instruments during field activities

3.7

Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment

4

Close down field monitoring activities

4.1

Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base

4.2

Ensure that monitoring/camp site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements

4.3

Ensure all samples and data are stored safely

4.4

Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis

4.5

Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage

4.6

Report results, noting any anomalies with users, data analysers and/or supervisor

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Confirm requirements for field monitoring activities

1.1

Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff

1.2

Review all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental requirements associated with the field activities

1.3

Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff

1.4

Clarify the need for permits and any access restrictions or local concerns at field site

1.5

Clarify details of all samples to be collected and field parameters to be measured

1.6

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

1.7

Review existing in-house protocols and/or associated in-house requirements that relate to field sampling, monitoring and data quality procedures

2

Prepare for field monitoring activities

2.1

Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities

2.2

Identify and implement all actions required under workplace emergency plan, risk assessment, and environment, safety and data quality procedures

2.3

Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits

2.4

Prepare and check all instruments, equipment, materials and supplies required to implement field program

2.5

Confirm correct and safe use of equipment and details of field activities with supervisor

2.6

Arrange and check correct operation, packaging and transportation of all supplies and equipment

2.7

Arrange all additional pre- and post-monitoring activities

3

Perform field activities

3.1

Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures, as necessary

3.2

Perform field sampling, monitoring, data collection and recording in accordance with the agreed work program

3.3

Label all samples and complete data sheets and field log book in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Store samples/specimens in accordance with any special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity

3.5

Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions

3.6

Store and maintain equipment and, where appropriate, calibrate instruments during field activities

3.7

Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment

4

Close down field monitoring activities

4.1

Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base

4.2

Ensure that monitoring/camp site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements

4.3

Ensure all samples and data are stored safely

4.4

Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis

4.5

Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage

4.6

Report results, noting any anomalies with users, data analysers and/or supervisor

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

organising and undertaking at least one (1) field monitoring program for determining physical and chemical parameters and/or observing and documenting biological and ecological systems

reviewing a written work program to confirm its purpose, major field activities, resource requirements and the relevant aspects of emergency, safety and environmental field plans

developing accurate and complete checklists covering instruments, equipment and associated supplies necessary for a defined field activity

managing the logistics of field activities, such as purchasing; bookings; assembly; checking and transport of equipment and consumables; rosters; location, establishment and maintenance of site; communication systems; waste removal and site remediation

preparing, checking, calibrating and safely using field instruments and equipment under laboratory and field conditions

identifying and rectifying basic equipment/instrument faults

collecting, preserving, labelling, storing and transporting samples and specimens to enable subsequent identification and ensure their wellbeing, viability and integrity

performing field tests accurately and collecting/recording reliable field data

gaining site access and permits and clearances for sample collecting

communicating and negotiating effectively with staff and other relevant parties

responding effectively to changed or unforseen circumstances

following workplace safety procedures and hazard control measures for the protection of self and others.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

understanding of the purpose and objectives of field activities, such as information and analysis required, end users of information, and significance of outcomes for broader programs

application of risk assessment to work programs and field activities

technical capabilities and limitations of equipment and instruments used in field activities

specific legislation and codes of practice related to sample collection

workplace procedures for the conduct of monitoring activities and recording of field data

relevant hazards, work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements, including field safety/survival principles

common issues and problems with organising and conducting field activities, such as:

loss or failure of equipment

failure to bring critical equipment

communication failure/difficulties

unexpected restriction access to site

unforseen environmental impacts

contact with hazardous wastes.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

Australian, national and international standards, guidelines and codes covering work health and safety (WHS); occupational protective equipment; labelling of workplace substances; storage, handling and transport of dangerous goods; and environmental management

national WHS standards and codes of practice, and national environmental protection measures

Government policy and regulations covering environmental management, sustainable development and impact assessment

standard methods for sampling and conducting field monitoring and surveys, specific environmental standards and site-specific requirements

industry specific codes, regulations and guidelines, such as animal welfare legislation and codes of practice, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) Export Control (Orders) Regulations and Import Guidelines

workplace documents, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), data quality procedures, equipment manuals and warranties, supplier catalogue and handbooks, calibration and maintenance schedules, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety procedures, survey/laboratory schedules, workplace recording and reporting procedures, and waste minimisation and safe disposal procedures

Communication

Communication includes:

face-to-face and telephone interactions, written documents and meetings

Purpose of field monitoring activities

Purpose of field monitoring activities include one or more of:

single or multiple site sampling and monitoring, routine monitoring of physical/chemical parameters

biological/ecological surveys

requirement to comply with legislation, regulations or standards, industry sampling or monitoring protocols or codes of practice

Workplace procedures for field activities

Workplace procedures for field activities include, but are not limited to:

SOPs covering fieldwork, sampling and testing, and recording of data

equipment operating manuals, calibration procedures, instrument fault-finding procedures, and general maintenance and repair procedures

field camp procedures for cleaning, cooking, safety, security, hygiene, work management and set-up/take down

requirements related to protection of the environment

emergency, first aid and survival procedures, and incident/accident/injury report forms

Administrative requirements and appropriate approvals

Administrative requirements and appropriate approvals include one or more of:

travel requisitions

authority for use of vehicles and equipment

insurance

permits

permits and clearances

WHS and environmental management requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements include:

· complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

· applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples

· accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant