Assessor Resource

AHCLPW306
Undertake sampling and testing of water

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and carry out sampling and testing of water quality as part of a monitoring program.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan for sampling and testing field work

1.1 Confirm monitoring schedule

1.2 Identify water quality and environmental parameters

1.3 Identify samples to be collected

1.4 Determine and arrange equipment requirements for water sampling and testing

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 Obtain equipment required for sampling and testing

2.2 Check and calibrate equipment for availability and serviceability

2.3 Verify correct and accurate performance of equipment

2.4 Repair and maintain field-based equipment and instruments

2.5 Collect data or record sheets for use

2.6 Install and protect equipment

2.7 Brief staff undertaking sampling and testing on responsibilities

3. Carry out sampling and testing of water

3.1 Undertake tests in accordance with monitoring plan

3.2 Take and test samples in accordance with monitoring standards

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

3.4 Make specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions

3.5 Inform appropriate person of obvious water quality or environmental issues immediately

4. Complete water sampling and testing activities

4.1 Clean, repair and store equipment and clothing

4.2 Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or send to manufacturer or specialist

4.3 Record test results and observations on data sheets

4.4 Report changes in field conditions and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan a water sampling program under direction according to regulatory and organisation requirements

test and calibrate equipment according to regulatory and organisation requirements

sample and test water according to regulatory and organisation requirements

record results on data sheets

record and report water testing results to organisational standards

report obvious water quality issues observed during sampling to supervisor or manager immediately

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

water monitoring schedules and guidelines

standards for water quality

sampling and testing methods

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan for sampling and testing field work

1.1 Confirm monitoring schedule

1.2 Identify water quality and environmental parameters

1.3 Identify samples to be collected

1.4 Determine and arrange equipment requirements for water sampling and testing

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 Obtain equipment required for sampling and testing

2.2 Check and calibrate equipment for availability and serviceability

2.3 Verify correct and accurate performance of equipment

2.4 Repair and maintain field-based equipment and instruments

2.5 Collect data or record sheets for use

2.6 Install and protect equipment

2.7 Brief staff undertaking sampling and testing on responsibilities

3. Carry out sampling and testing of water

3.1 Undertake tests in accordance with monitoring plan

3.2 Take and test samples in accordance with monitoring standards

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

3.4 Make specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions

3.5 Inform appropriate person of obvious water quality or environmental issues immediately

4. Complete water sampling and testing activities

4.1 Clean, repair and store equipment and clothing

4.2 Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or send to manufacturer or specialist

4.3 Record test results and observations on data sheets

4.4 Report changes in field conditions and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan a water sampling program under direction according to regulatory and organisation requirements

test and calibrate equipment according to regulatory and organisation requirements

sample and test water according to regulatory and organisation requirements

record results on data sheets

record and report water testing results to organisational standards

report obvious water quality issues observed during sampling to supervisor or manager immediately

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

water monitoring schedules and guidelines

standards for water quality

sampling and testing methods

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm monitoring schedule 
Identify water quality and environmental parameters 
Identify samples to be collected 
Determine and arrange equipment requirements for water sampling and testing 
Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing 
Obtain equipment required for sampling and testing 
Check and calibrate equipment for availability and serviceability 
Verify correct and accurate performance of equipment 
Repair and maintain field-based equipment and instruments 
Collect data or record sheets for use 
Install and protect equipment 
Brief staff undertaking sampling and testing on responsibilities 
Undertake tests in accordance with monitoring plan 
Take and test samples in accordance with monitoring standards 
Prepare, package and send samples to laboratory for external analysis 
Make specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions 
Inform appropriate person of obvious water quality or environmental issues immediately 
Clean, repair and store equipment and clothing 
Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or send to manufacturer or specialist 
Record test results and observations on data sheets 
Report changes in field conditions and equipment 

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