This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

prepare collect label and preserve water samples

dispose of waste and spent samples correctly

produce reports and logs

plan work activities

conduct basic water quality tests

use and calibrate testing equipment

work effectively as part of a team

perform taskrelated calculations

follow plans and instructions

apply procedures and standards

use literacy skills for verbal and written communication in the assignment

use personal protective clothing and equipment

Required knowledge

types and purposes of water samples

procedures and techniques for water sampling

range and purpose of basic water quality testing

test procedures

procedures for disposal of waste and excess water samples

taskrelated calculations

relevant policies procedures and standards

assignment planning processes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to collect and prepare water samples and perform water flow and quality tests according to specified standards and parameters relevant to water quality standards including

identifying potential hazards in water sampling

planning and organising sampling and testing assignment

using appropriate sampling and testing equipment and personal protective clothing and equipment

understanding and applying procedures for water sampling and testing

determining and reporting accurate and relevant results from testing

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to resources including

library water enterprise information information sources for research and investigation

mentors advisors and teachers able to guide and support research and investigation of water resource management

guided visits to key locations associated with water resource management

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques must take into account language literacy and cultural factors which might have an impact on the candidates demonstration of competency

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a variety of assignments and activities reflecting the scope and practical requirements of research and practical assignments

assessment can be through assignments projects excursions and simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge

Samples may include:

Sampling locations may include:

Assignment requirements for sampling procedures that may be established in a real or simulated environment may include:

Sampling equipment may include:

Integrity of samples is maintained by ensuring:

Plan testing work to address a range of requirements, including:

Standard practice for testing procedures that may be established in a real or simulated environment, may include:

Basic water quality tests include the range of tests required for competent performance of work tasks in an organisational context, and should comprise at least three of the following types of test:

Records may include: