Assessor Resource
MSS025012A
Perform environmental microbiological tests
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as:
environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, groundwater and soil)
natural resource management
occupational hygiene monitoring (e.g. air)
groundwater and clean water (e.g. catchments, supply and environmental flows)
water treatment, storm and wastewater management
site remediation or rehabilitation.
This unit of competency covers the ability to receive and prepare samples, identify and quantitate examples of microorganisms of environmental significance. Personnel will also be able to apply an understanding of the role of microorganisms in bioremediation, agriculture and industrial processes.
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