Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan for collection of samples

1.1 Confirm purpose and scope of sample collection activity with supervisor or from work instructions

1.2 Confirm sample collection schedule with supervisor

1.3 Confirm sampling site location and gain approval for site access where required

1.4 Identify samples to be collected and preserved with supervisor

1.5 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Source equipment required for sampling and preserving according to sampling procedures

2.2 Check tools and equipment for serviceability

2.3 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and equipment, and separate for repair or replacement

2.4 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

2.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

2.6 Collect data or record sheets or books for use

2.7 Move tools, equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites and prepare for use

3. Carry out sampling and preserving procedures

3.1 Collect samples according to sampling plan

3.2 Preserve and record samples

3.3 Prepare and package samples for external analysis according to laboratory standards, and send to laboratory

3.4 Package and transport hazardous materials appropriately

3.5 Make observations, including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions

3.6 Report and deliver collection outcomes, including presentation of samples

4. Complete sample collection activities

4.1 Clean, sanitise, maintain and store tools, equipment and PPE

4.2 Record sampling results and observations on data sheets, and forward to appropriate person

4.3 Report sampling results and changes in field conditions, and tools and equipment unserviceability, to supervisor

Skill

Description

Reading

• Identify and interpret textual information from a range of sources about sample collection activities

Writing

• Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to prepare records

Oral communication

• Use clear language with supervisor to confirm purpose and scope of sample collection activity
• Use clear language to report sampling results and changes in field conditions, and tools and equipment unserviceability

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHCWRK313 Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program

AHCWRK301 Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program

Minor changes to application

Major and minor changes to performance criteria

Foundation skills added

Major and minor edits to performance and knowledge evidence and assessment conditions

Not equivalent

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0.