Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of collecting and preserving biological samples as part of a monitoring program and defines required to: establish the equipment and facilities to take biological samples; carry out biological sampling; preserve and record samples and forward for testing if required; record sampling data and observations; report outcomes of collection. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the process of collecting and preserving biological samples and is likely to be under limited supervision from others with checking only related to overall progress. It requires knowledge of industry biological sampling and preserving guidelines and protocols, flora and fauna, environmental legislation, and sampling and preserving methods. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for collection |
1.1. Sampling schedule is read/heard and confirmed with manager. 1.2. Sampling site location is confirmed and approval obtained for site access following enterprise and legislative guidelines. 1.3. Samples to be collected and preserved are identified by supervisory staff. 1.4. Equipment requirements for biological sampling and preserving are determined and arranged. 1.5. Range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult/sensitive environments are assessed for impact on sampling and testing. |
2. Prepare equipment and resources |
2.1. Equipment required for sampling and preserving is sourced according to sampling procedures. 2.2. Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures. 2.3. Data or record sheets/books are collected for use. 2.4. Equipment, data sheets and personnel are moved to sampling sites without injury or damage and readied for use. |
3. Carry out biological sampling and preserving procedures |
3.1. Samples are collected in accordance with sampling plan and enterprise procedures and industry protocols/guidelines. 3.2. Samples are preserved and recorded in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines. 3.3. Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards. 3.4. Specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions are made in accordance with monitoring schedule. 3.5. Equipment operation and work practices conform to occupational health and safety requirements. 3.6. Collection outcomes including presentation of samples are reported and delivered in accordance to enterprise guidelines. |
4. Complete collection of biological sampling activities |
4.1. Equipment and clothing is cleaned, sanitised, repaired and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures. 4.2. Damaged or malfunctioning equipment is repaired on site sampling results and observations are accurately recorded on data sheets and forwarded in accordance with enterprise procedures. 4.3. Changes in field conditions and equipment are conveyed to supervisor according to enterprise procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Types of samples may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Natural area restoration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |