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Evidence Guide: RIISTD301D - Take environmental samples and measurements

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RIISTD301D - Take environmental samples and measurements

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

Plan and prepare for sampling and measurement

  1. Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  2. Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample/measurement request or plan
  3. Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits
  4. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues
  5. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
  6. Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time/measurement of sampling and types of samples to be collected
  7. Select, assemble and inspect required sampling tools and equipment, and check document for faults
Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample/measurement request or plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time/measurement of sampling and types of samples to be collected

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select, assemble and inspect required sampling tools and equipment, and check document for faults

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect environmental samples

  1. Collect environmental samples as specified in environmental management system ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste
  2. Preserve sample integrity throughout collection
  3. Place samples in suitable containers and labels accurately
  4. Identify and record characteristics of sampling environment, in particular any non-standard aspects
Collect environmental samples as specified in environmental management system ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preserve sample integrity throughout collection

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place samples in suitable containers and labels accurately

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and record characteristics of sampling environment, in particular any non-standard aspects

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take readings and measurements

  1. Correctly set up measurement equipment
  2. Take measurements
  3. Take accurate readings, and record in writing data at time of reading
Correctly set up measurement equipment

Completed
Date:

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Take measurements

Completed
Date:

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Take accurate readings, and record in writing data at time of reading

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinate with scientists and laboratories

  1. Report in writing information clearly and accurately
  2. Provide for delivery of samples within required time constraints
  3. Ensure integrity of sample is maintained during packing and transport
  4. Act promptly upon receiving feedback from laboratories where environmental risk is identified
Report in writing information clearly and accurately

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide for delivery of samples within required time constraints

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure integrity of sample is maintained during packing and transport

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Act promptly upon receiving feedback from laboratories where environmental risk is identified

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain sampling and measurement equipment

  1. Maintain equipment in specified operating condition
  2. Calibrate equipment
  3. Perform minor repairs and adjustments where authorised
  4. Program equipment software accurately where authorised
Maintain equipment in specified operating condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calibrate equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform minor repairs and adjustments where authorised

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program equipment software accurately where authorised

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report, store and archive environmental data

  1. Prepare statistical data and regular written reports
  2. Store data accurately in manual/computer systems/storage device
  3. Identify and implement data backup schedule
Prepare statistical data and regular written reports

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store data accurately in manual/computer systems/storage device

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and implement data backup schedule

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan and prepare for sampling and measurement

  1. Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  2. Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample/measurement request or plan
  3. Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits
  4. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues
  5. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
  6. Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time/measurement of sampling and types of samples to be collected
  7. Select, assemble and inspect required sampling tools and equipment, and check document for faults
Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample/measurement request or plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time/measurement of sampling and types of samples to be collected

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select, assemble and inspect required sampling tools and equipment, and check document for faults

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect environmental samples

  1. Collect environmental samples as specified in environmental management system ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste
  2. Preserve sample integrity throughout collection
  3. Place samples in suitable containers and labels accurately
  4. Identify and record characteristics of sampling environment, in particular any non-standard aspects
Collect environmental samples as specified in environmental management system ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preserve sample integrity throughout collection

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place samples in suitable containers and labels accurately

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and record characteristics of sampling environment, in particular any non-standard aspects

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take readings and measurements

  1. Correctly set up measurement equipment
  2. Take measurements
  3. Take accurate readings, and record in writing data at time of reading
Correctly set up measurement equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take measurements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take accurate readings, and record in writing data at time of reading

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinate with scientists and laboratories

  1. Report in writing information clearly and accurately
  2. Provide for delivery of samples within required time constraints
  3. Ensure integrity of sample is maintained during packing and transport
  4. Act promptly upon receiving feedback from laboratories where environmental risk is identified
Report in writing information clearly and accurately

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide for delivery of samples within required time constraints

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure integrity of sample is maintained during packing and transport

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Act promptly upon receiving feedback from laboratories where environmental risk is identified

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain sampling and measurement equipment

  1. Maintain equipment in specified operating condition
  2. Calibrate equipment
  3. Perform minor repairs and adjustments where authorised
  4. Program equipment software accurately where authorised
Maintain equipment in specified operating condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calibrate equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform minor repairs and adjustments where authorised

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program equipment software accurately where authorised

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report, store and archive environmental data

  1. Prepare statistical data and regular written reports
  2. Store data accurately in manual/computer systems/storage device
  3. Identify and implement data backup schedule
Prepare statistical data and regular written reports

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store data accurately in manual/computer systems/storage device

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and implement data backup schedule

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

1. Plan and prepare for sampling and measurement

1.1 Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample/measurement request or plan

1.3 Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

1.4 Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task

1.6 Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time/measurement of sampling and types of samples to be collected

1.7 Select, assemble and inspect required sampling tools and equipment, and check document for faults

2. Collect environmental samples

2.1 Collect environmental samples as specified in environmental management system ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste

2.2 Preserve sample integrity throughout collection

2.3 Place samples in suitable containers and labels accurately

2.4 Identify and record characteristics of sampling environment, in particular any non-standard aspects

3. Take readings and measurements

3.1 Correctly set up measurement equipment

3.2 Take measurements

3.3 Take accurate readings, and record in writing data at time of reading

4. Coordinate with scientists and laboratories

4.1 Report in writing information clearly and accurately

4.2 Provide for delivery of samples within required time constraints

4.3 Ensure integrity of sample is maintained during packing and transport

4.4 Act promptly upon receiving feedback from laboratories where environmental risk is identified

5. Maintain sampling and measurement equipment

5.1 Maintain equipment in specified operating condition

5.2 Calibrate equipment

5.3 Perform minor repairs and adjustments where authorised

5.4 Program equipment software accurately where authorised

6. Report, store and archive environmental data

6.1 Prepare statistical data and regular written reports

6.2 Store data accurately in manual/computer systems/storage device

6.3 Identify and implement data backup schedule

Required Skills and Knowledge

1. Plan and prepare for sampling and measurement

1.1 Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample/measurement request or plan

1.3 Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

1.4 Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task

1.6 Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time/measurement of sampling and types of samples to be collected

1.7 Select, assemble and inspect required sampling tools and equipment, and check document for faults

2. Collect environmental samples

2.1 Collect environmental samples as specified in environmental management system ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste

2.2 Preserve sample integrity throughout collection

2.3 Place samples in suitable containers and labels accurately

2.4 Identify and record characteristics of sampling environment, in particular any non-standard aspects

3. Take readings and measurements

3.1 Correctly set up measurement equipment

3.2 Take measurements

3.3 Take accurate readings, and record in writing data at time of reading

4. Coordinate with scientists and laboratories

4.1 Report in writing information clearly and accurately

4.2 Provide for delivery of samples within required time constraints

4.3 Ensure integrity of sample is maintained during packing and transport

4.4 Act promptly upon receiving feedback from laboratories where environmental risk is identified

5. Maintain sampling and measurement equipment

5.1 Maintain equipment in specified operating condition

5.2 Calibrate equipment

5.3 Perform minor repairs and adjustments where authorised

5.4 Program equipment software accurately where authorised

6. Report, store and archive environmental data

6.1 Prepare statistical data and regular written reports

6.2 Store data accurately in manual/computer systems/storage device

6.3 Identify and implement data backup schedule

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of taking environmental samples and measurements including:

using computers/data management devices and programmes

reading and interpreting databases and spreadsheets

solving problems associated with collecting environmental sampling and measurements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete taking environmental samples and measurements that meet all of the required outcomes, including:

liaising with others to establish permits and coordinate access to sampling area

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written records and reporting requirements

demonstrates completion of taking environmental samples and measurements that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

interpreting the sample plan to identify the type of sample requested and the location, quantity and frequency of sampling

collecting, storing and transporting environmental samples and ensuring:

minimising environmental impacts

maintaining the integrity of samples

measuring, recording and storing accurate readings and data

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of take environmental samples and measurements through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

worksite safety systems information

worksite communication, reporting and recording procedures

sampling

measurement taking

waste management, clean up and spillage

handling, transport and storage of dangerous goods

health, safety and environment requirements

methods for retaining sample/measurement integrity

common readings and measures expected

types of communication systems and equipment

identifying and using key terminology and concepts, such as: sample, contamination, traceability, integrity, chain of custody

purpose for which the samples/measurements are being collected

the function of key sampling/measurement equipment/materials and principles of operation

hazards and risks associated with sampling/measurement