Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for sampling and testing field work
- Monitoring schedule is read/heard and confirmed with manager.
- Advanced water quality and environmental parameters are identified.
- Samples to be collected to determine water quality and environmental parameters are identified by supervisory staff.
- Equipment requirements for water sampling and testing are determined and arranged.
- Range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult/sensitive environments are assessed for impact on sampling and testing.
- Prepare equipment and resources
- Equipment required for sampling and testing is sourced according to monitoring procedures.
- Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- Testing and correlation is carried out to verify correct and accurate performance of equipment.
- Repairs and maintenance of field-based equipment and instruments are carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
- Data or record sheets/books are collected for use.
- Equipment, data sheets and personnel are moved to sampling sites without injury or damage and readied for use.
- Equipment is installed and protected according to manufacturer's specifications, safety and enterprise requirements.
- Staff undertaking sampling and testing are briefed on and are aware of responsibilities in accordance with monitoring schedule.
- Testing equipment is confirmed and serviceable for monitoring procedures in field conditions to enterprise and manufacturers' requirements.
- Carry out sampling and testing of water
- Tests are undertaken in accordance with monitoring plan and enterprise procedures to avoid erroneous readings.
- Samples are taken and tested in accordance with monitoring standards and guidelines.
- Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in accordance with monitoring schedule and laboratory standards.
- Specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions are made in accordance with monitoring schedule.
- Personnel undertaking sampling and testing tasks are supervised and feedback given on work performance.
- Equipment operation and work practices conform to OHS requirements.
- Complete water sampling and testing activities
- Equipment and clothing is cleaned, sanitised, repaired and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- Damaged or malfunctioning equipment is repaired on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist.
- Test results and observations are accurately recorded on data sheets and forwarded in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- Changes in field conditions and equipment are conveyed to supervisor according to enterprise procedures.