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Evidence Guide: MSL974022 - Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

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MSL974022 - 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
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

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Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff

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

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

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

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

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Prepare for field monitoring activities

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

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

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Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits

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

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

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

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Perform field activities

  1. Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures
Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures

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

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

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

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Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions

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

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Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment

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

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

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Ensure all samples and data are stored safely

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Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis

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Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage

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

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge