This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect a wide range of reliable scientific data and samples for fisheries and/or environmental management. It includes the ability to identify sampling plans, assemble equipment, conduct measurements and observations, collect, store and preserve samples, and collect and report data.

The unit applies to observers who collect scientific data and samples related to fisheries and/or environmental management.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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

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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 and explain purpose of collection to relevant personnel
Identify relevant sampling plans, procedures, materials and equipment
Confirm required measurements, observations, samples and sampling frequencies
Assemble, check and calibrate all measuring and sampling equipment before use
Perform required sequence of measurements and observations according to sampling plan
Operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions and health and safety requirements
Record measurements and estimations with the appropriate units, required precision and accuracy
Recognise atypical or out-of-specification data and record explanatory notes
Identify and rectify procedures or equipment problems that have led to atypical data
Clean and store measuring equipment and dispose of any wastes according to environmental requirements
Collect samples ensuring that sample types and sampling conditions are according to the sampling plan
Place, preserve and store samples in labelled containers to maintain security, integrity and traceability
Recognise and record atypical observations made during sampling
Clean and store sampling tools and dispose of any wastes according to environmental requirements
Provide feedback to relevant personnel at key stages of the data collection and sampling processes
Validate measurements, observations and samples for relevance and quality promptly after collection
Complete documentation of data and samples promptly, check for completeness and quality, and duplicate as required
Prepare reports on sampling and data outcomes in the required format
Arrange transportation and storage of samples
Respect confidentiality of data collected from individual sources

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