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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare and plan for conducting atmospheric monitoring
  2. Carry out surveys and sampling
  3. Conduct primary analysis and respond to results
  4. Maintain equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures to carry out atmospheric monitoring

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective atmospheric monitoring to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of conducting atmospheric monitoring that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying, obtaining and operating equipment and resources for atmospheric testing

inspecting and testing sampling equipment

identifying and applying surveying and sampling techniques

processing written records and reports