MSL974022 — Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

1 Confirm requirements for field monitoring activities

• 1.1Clarify the purpose, objectives and the defined site for the field monitoring activities with supervising staff
• 1.2Review all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental requirements associated with the field activities
• 1.3Review and discuss the detailed work program with supervising staff
• 1.4Clarify the need for permits and any access restrictions or local concerns at field site
• 1.5Clarify details of all samples to be collected and field parameters to be measured
• 1.6Confirm final data formats will suit stakeholders who receive or use the data
• 1.7Review 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

• 2.1Develop checklists, based on work program, to facilitate correct preparation of field activities
• 2.2Identify and implement all actions required under workplace emergency plan, risk assessment, and environment, safety and data quality procedures
• 2.3Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits
• 2.4Prepare and check all instruments, equipment, materials and supplies required to implement field program
• 2.5Confirm correct and safe use of equipment and details of field activities with supervisor
• 2.6Arrange and check correct operation, packaging and transportation of all supplies and equipment

3 Perform field activities

• 3.1Establish and maintain field camp in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Perform field sampling, monitoring, data collection and recording in accordance with the agreed work program
• 3.3Label all samples and complete data sheets and field log book in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4Store samples/specimens in accordance with any special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity
• 3.5Perform all tests and operate all equipment according to workplace instructions
• 3.6Store and maintain equipment and, where appropriate, calibrate instruments during field activities
• 3.7Perform all activities safely with minimal impact on the environment

4 Close down field monitoring activities

• 4.1Arrange and check final packaging and transportation of all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
• 4.2Ensure that monitoring/camp site is left in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements
• 4.3Ensure all samples and data are stored safely
• 4.4Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
• 4.5Test and, if required, decontaminate equipment before storage
• 4.6Report results, noting any anomalies with users, data analysers and/or supervisor

What does an assessment tool for MSL974022 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSL974022 needs to address all 37 unit components: 4 elements with 26 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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