Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for blue green algae sampling.
- Confirm required samples, procedures for sampling and sampling locations according to legislative and organisational requirements.
- Select sampling equipment according to specified samples required and sample preservation methods.
- Select and check equipment and tools required to meet organisational requirements.
- Plan sampling work activities to comply with sampling plan and organisational requirements.
- Conduct blue green algae sampling.
- Collect samples, ensuring that sample types, sampling locations and sampling times comply with sampling plan.
- Maintain integrity of samples during sampling and label sample containers according to organisational requirements.
- Follow approved safety procedures to limit hazards and contamination to self, work area and environment.
- Record and report data.