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Evidence Guide: MSL976002 - Prepare plans and quality assurance procedures for environmental field activities

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MSL976002 - Prepare plans and quality assurance procedures for environmental field activities

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

Establish the overall requirements of the field activities

  1. Identify key stakeholders along with their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities
  2. Clarify the purpose and general objectives of the field activities with stakeholders and the level/detail of information required
  3. Identify and accurately interpret all statutory requirements that apply to the field activities
  4. Identify and interpret all existing workplace requirements associated with field monitoring and/or survey activities
  5. Analyse drivers and constraints that may influence field activities
  6. Refine and document the detailed objectives of the field activities with senior management and key stakeholders
Identify key stakeholders along with their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities

Completed
Date:

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Clarify the purpose and general objectives of the field activities with stakeholders and the level/detail of information required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and accurately interpret all statutory requirements that apply to the field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and interpret all existing workplace requirements associated with field monitoring and/or survey activities

Completed
Date:

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Analyse drivers and constraints that may influence field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refine and document the detailed objectives of the field activities with senior management and key stakeholders

Completed
Date:

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Scope all requirements to collect appropriate data under field conditions

  1. Identify the type, quantity and quality of data needed to meet the defined objectives
  2. Identify sites or areas and resources required for all planned field activities
  3. Define data quality procedures that must be incorporated in all field activities
  4. Identify risks, environmental and safety issues associated with field activities
  5. Inspect all sites or areas and assess them against defined requirements and any standards that apply to the field activities
  6. Refine and document all requirements necessary to collect appropriate field data
Identify the type, quantity and quality of data needed to meet the defined objectives

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify sites or areas and resources required for all planned field activities

Completed
Date:

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Define data quality procedures that must be incorporated in all field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify risks, environmental and safety issues associated with field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect all sites or areas and assess them against defined requirements and any standards that apply to the field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refine and document all requirements necessary to collect appropriate field data

Completed
Date:

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Select and adapt field protocols covering the field activities

  1. Identify field protocols that may be suitable for the defined field activities
  2. Review and select the most appropriate field protocol for the defined field activities
  3. Develop and document detailed methodologies, risk management plans and general time schedules covering all the planned field activities
Identify field protocols that may be suitable for the defined field activities

Completed
Date:

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Review and select the most appropriate field protocol for the defined field activities

Completed
Date:

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Develop and document detailed methodologies, risk management plans and general time schedules covering all the planned field activities

Completed
Date:

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Design and document a detailed implementation plan

  1. Define all staff tasks, roles and responsibilities and the overall staff work program
  2. Identify and list all resources needed to undertake all planned field activities and associated pre- and post-field activities
  3. Design and document an overall implementation plan covering all workplace field activities
  4. Meet with all staff involved and clearly outline the objectives, field methodologies and data quality procedures covered in the implementation plan
Define all staff tasks, roles and responsibilities and the overall staff work program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and list all resources needed to undertake all planned field activities and associated pre- and post-field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design and document an overall implementation plan covering all workplace field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet with all staff involved and clearly outline the objectives, field methodologies and data quality procedures covered in the implementation plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare a financial budget and staff training and work programs

  1. Develop a detailed budget, including contingencies covering all planned field activities
  2. Develop detailed staff work programs for individual field activities in the context of the implementation plan
  3. Identify competencies required to undertake all field activities and, if appropriate, develop appropriate training programs for all staff involved in field activities
Develop a detailed budget, including contingencies covering all planned field activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop detailed staff work programs for individual field activities in the context of the implementation plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify competencies required to undertake all field activities and, if appropriate, develop appropriate training programs for all staff involved in field activities

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

Establish the overall requirements of the field activities

1.1

Identify key stakeholders along with their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities

1.2

Clarify the purpose and general objectives of the field activities with stakeholders and the level/detail of information required

1.3

Identify and accurately interpret all statutory requirements that apply to the field activities

1.4

Identify and interpret all existing workplace requirements associated with field monitoring and/or survey activities

1.5

Analyse drivers and constraints that may influence field activities

1.6

Refine and document the detailed objectives of the field activities with senior management and key stakeholders

2

Scope all requirements to collect appropriate data under field conditions

2.1

Identify the type, quantity and quality of data needed to meet the defined objectives

2.2

Identify sites or areas and resources required for all planned field activities

2.3

Define data quality procedures that must be incorporated in all field activities

2.4

Identify risks, environmental and safety issues associated with field activities

2.5

Inspect all sites or areas and assess them against defined requirements and any standards that apply to the field activities

2.6

Refine and document all requirements necessary to collect appropriate field data

3

Select and adapt field protocols covering the field activities

3.1

Identify field protocols that may be suitable for the defined field activities

3.2

Review and select the most appropriate field protocol for the defined field activities

3.3

Develop and document detailed methodologies, risk management plans and general time schedules covering all the planned field activities

4

Design and document a detailed implementation plan

4.1

Define all staff tasks, roles and responsibilities and the overall staff work program

4.2

Identify and list all resources needed to undertake all planned field activities and associated pre- and post-field activities

4.3

Design and document an overall implementation plan covering all workplace field activities

4.4

Meet with all staff involved and clearly outline the objectives, field methodologies and data quality procedures covered in the implementation plan

5

Prepare a financial budget and staff training and work programs

5.1

Develop a detailed budget, including contingencies covering all planned field activities

5.2

Develop detailed staff work programs for individual field activities in the context of the implementation plan

5.3

Identify competencies required to undertake all field activities and, if appropriate, develop appropriate training programs for all staff involved in field activities

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Establish the overall requirements of the field activities

1.1

Identify key stakeholders along with their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities

1.2

Clarify the purpose and general objectives of the field activities with stakeholders and the level/detail of information required

1.3

Identify and accurately interpret all statutory requirements that apply to the field activities

1.4

Identify and interpret all existing workplace requirements associated with field monitoring and/or survey activities

1.5

Analyse drivers and constraints that may influence field activities

1.6

Refine and document the detailed objectives of the field activities with senior management and key stakeholders

2

Scope all requirements to collect appropriate data under field conditions

2.1

Identify the type, quantity and quality of data needed to meet the defined objectives

2.2

Identify sites or areas and resources required for all planned field activities

2.3

Define data quality procedures that must be incorporated in all field activities

2.4

Identify risks, environmental and safety issues associated with field activities

2.5

Inspect all sites or areas and assess them against defined requirements and any standards that apply to the field activities

2.6

Refine and document all requirements necessary to collect appropriate field data

3

Select and adapt field protocols covering the field activities

3.1

Identify field protocols that may be suitable for the defined field activities

3.2

Review and select the most appropriate field protocol for the defined field activities

3.3

Develop and document detailed methodologies, risk management plans and general time schedules covering all the planned field activities

4

Design and document a detailed implementation plan

4.1

Define all staff tasks, roles and responsibilities and the overall staff work program

4.2

Identify and list all resources needed to undertake all planned field activities and associated pre- and post-field activities

4.3

Design and document an overall implementation plan covering all workplace field activities

4.4

Meet with all staff involved and clearly outline the objectives, field methodologies and data quality procedures covered in the implementation plan

5

Prepare a financial budget and staff training and work programs

5.1

Develop a detailed budget, including contingencies covering all planned field activities

5.2

Develop detailed staff work programs for individual field activities in the context of the implementation plan

5.3

Identify competencies required to undertake all field activities and, if appropriate, develop appropriate training programs for all staff involved in field activities

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

developing at least one (1) set of plans and quality assurance procedures covering multiple environmental field monitoring or survey activities

defining both the purpose of the environmental field activities and establishing their overall requirements

identifying and accurately interpreting relevant policy and statutory requirements

analysing drivers and constraints that may influence field activities

identifying the type, quality and quantity of data needed for defined field activities

clearly documenting the objectives and data quality procedures for field activities

reviewing and selecting appropriate field protocols, monitoring and survey methods

undertaking reconnaissance and evaluation of field sites

responding effectively to changes or unforeseen circumstances

negotiating effectively with stakeholders about multiple issues to reach satisfactory agreements

designing and documenting a final overall implementation plan that includes a budget, work program, quality procedures, training and resource requirements

clearly communicating the details of plans to staff, clients, stakeholders and other relevant parties.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

requirements of environmental legislation, regulations, policies, planning and assessment procedures relevant to field activities

terminology relevant to defined field activities

the purpose of the field activities, including:

information and analysis required

end users of information

significance of outcomes for broader programs

general field monitoring and survey protocols

common drivers and constraints, such as:

political agendas, social and economic issues

new monitoring protocols

recent environmental impact assessments or audits

media or public concerns

recent judicial decisions

field safety or accident issues

competencies and availability of staff

time available to plan and implement field activities

site-specific field monitoring and survey practices and techniques, data quality procedures for the field activities

current developments in field instrumentation, communication equipment and data storage/analysis systems relevant to field activities

rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in terms of relevant legislation such as work health and safety (WHS), environmental impact assessment and environmental protection

staff training procedures.

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 and international standards, guidelines and codes covering labelling of workplace substances; storage, handling and transport of dangerous goods; and environmental management

national work health and safety (WHS) standards and codes of practice, and occupational protective equipment

legislation, regulations and government policy covering environmental management, sustainable development and impact assessment, and environmental protection measures

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

standard methods for conducting field monitoring and surveys, specific environmental standards, survey plans, site-specific requirements, stakeholder consultation protocols, permits for access to land (e.g. Aboriginal reserves), permits and/or licences to undertake specific field activities (e.g. animal trapping), and wildlife capture and handling methods

workplace documents, such as ethics committee approval, standard operating procedures (SOPs), data quality procedures, equipment manuals and warranties, supplier catalogue and handbooks, field instrument operating instructions, calibration and maintenance schedules, instrument fault-finding procedures, general maintenance and repair procedures, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety procedures, safety and accident/injury/emergency plans, survey/laboratory schedules, workplace recording and reporting procedures, and waste minimisation and safe disposal procedures

field sampling plans, field monitoring or survey plans, and industry-based sampling and/or monitoring protocols

field test procedures (validated and authorised)

Environmental field activities

Environmental field activities include, but are not limited to, investigation of one or more of:

meteorology, geology, hydrology and ecology

water quality, industrial waste streams, air quality, noise and vibration

soils, flora, weeds, native fauna, exotic or pest species and threatened species

land use and cultural sites

Clients and stakeholders

Clients and stakeholders include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

fee-for-service clients

Commonwealth, state/territory and local government agencies

workplaces with monitoring and/or survey responsibilities

private companies

regulatory authorities

environment protection agencies

developers

The purpose or objectives of environmental field activities

The purpose or objectives of environmental field activities will define and target information needs and include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

part of workplace environmental management plan

statutory requirements

general environmental monitoring or surveys

research studies

Staff field tasks and roles

Staff field tasks and roles include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

team or project leader and survey coordinator

field sampling officer, field monitoring officer and data management officer

safety and/or environmental officer

field camp supervisor, field assistant or field-hand

driver

any combination of the above

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