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Evidence Guide: MSS024020 - Recognise common geological landforms and samples

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MSS024020 - Recognise common geological landforms and samples

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

Prepare for field work

  1. Review job request to identify the equipment involved, samples to be collected and test methods
Review job request to identify the equipment involved, samples to be collected and test methods

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Identify hazards and read workplace safe work procedures associated with the site, samples, test methods and equipment used

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Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements

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Assemble all required equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose

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Stow equipment and materials to ensure their safe transport

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Arrange transport to site

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Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others

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Recognise geological structures and processes

  1. Recognise common landforms and relate these to geological processes
Recognise common landforms and relate these to geological processes

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Read and interpret simple geological maps, diagrams and aerial photos

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Apply principles of geological processes and the geological timescale to explain the formation and occurrence of common rocks, minerals, soils and aquifers

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Identify common rocks and minerals

  1. Sort handheld specimens of common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks by observing their textural, structural and mineralogical properties
Sort handheld specimens of common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks by observing their textural, structural and mineralogical properties

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Identify handheld specimens of common rocks and minerals by comparing their physical properties with classification charts and tables

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Identify common soil types and their properties

  1. Obtain soil samples using specified sampling equipment and methods
Obtain soil samples using specified sampling equipment and methods

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Examine soil colour, texture and properties of soil components to classify common soils

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Identify and describe simple soil profiles at field sites

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Recognise influences of rock type, drainage, age and climate on development of soil profiles

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Recognise common forms of soil degradation

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Relate local geology to flora and fauna and land use

  1. Apply the basic relationships between parent material, climate, topography, soils and living ecosystem components to interpret sites
Apply the basic relationships between parent material, climate, topography, soils and living ecosystem components to interpret sites

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Recognise how local geology can influence the revegetation or rehabilitation of sites

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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others

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Minimise environmental impacts of sampling and/or testing and generation of waste

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Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental and quarantine requirements and workplace procedures

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Report data and finalise documentation

  1. Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe
Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe

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Complete all required documentation

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Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge