Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS40218 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology. Qualification code changed. Description changed. Packaging rules changed. Elective banks changed. Unit codes and titles updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification specifies the competencies required to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in a variety of industries and contexts, including but not limited to:
- environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and rocks)
- geotechnical services
- natural resource management
- water supply and treatment, and storm and wastewater management
- solid and hazardous waste management.
This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments.
Many of these employees are engaged in the monitoring of environmental impacts at industrial sites. They operate monitoring equipment, collect samples and conduct tests in the field and/or at site laboratories. Other employees may collect a range of field data relating to the suitability of land, levels of water use and similar factors and process and present these data using geographical information systems (GIS) software.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Sixteen (16)
- Eight (8) core units
- Eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of five (5) units from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of three (3), may be selected from:
- Group A or B
- Up to two (2) units from Group C or any endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV level.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Note : Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details.
CORE UNITS
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL943004 |
Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
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MSL952001 |
Collect routine site samples |
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MSL974022 |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSS024025 |
Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician |
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MSS024026 |
Apply environmental management procedures |
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MSS024027 |
Participate in environmental field work |
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MSS024028 |
Process and present environmental data |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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CPPSSI4024 |
Source and assess spatial data |
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MSL904002 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL924004 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL954004 |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MSS024029 |
Collect spatial and discrete environmental data |
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MSS024030 |
Perform sampling and testing of water |
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MSS024031 |
Collect and evaluate meteorological data |
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MSS024032 |
Document simple geological information for a site |
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MSS024033 |
Identify environmentally significant organisms |
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MSS024034 |
Navigate in urban, regional and remote areas |
Group B
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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CPPWMT4009 |
Conduct waste audits |
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BSBWHS419 |
Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes |
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MSL974018 |
Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
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MSL974019 |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL974021 |
Perform biological procedures |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSS015040 |
Conduct a sustainability energy audit |
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MSS015042 |
Measure and report carbon footprint |
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MSS015049 |
Conduct a sustainable water use audit |
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MSS015050 |
Conduct an emissions audit |
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MSS025024 |
Produce site maps |
MSS024029 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data |
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MSS025025 |
Monitor and evaluate noise |
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MSS025026 |
Perform sampling and testing of air |
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MSS025028 |
Assist with assessing and monitoring wetlands |
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MSS025029 |
Perform sampling and testing for site contamination |
MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site |
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MSS025030 |
Assist with assessing site environmental indicators |
MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work |
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MSS025032 |
Report environmental data |
MSS024028 Process and present environmental data |
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MSS025033 |
Provide environmental information to customers |
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MSS025034 |
Collect and evaluate groundwater data |
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MSS025035 |
Perform sampling and testing of soils |
MSS024032 Document simple geological information for a site |
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MSS025036 |
Plan and conduct environmental project work |
Group C
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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CUAPHI312 |
Capture photographic images |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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MSL973013 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973016 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
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MSL973019 |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSS014018 |
Apply circularity design thinking to all work streams |
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PUAFER009 |
Participate as a member of a facility emergency response team |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS40218 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5b04f318-804f-4dc0-9463-c3fb9a3fe998
