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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for sampling
   • Access, interpret and apply collection of routine site sample documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample request or plan
   • Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
   • Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time of sampling and types of samples to be collected
   • Select, assemble and inspect sampling tools and equipment, and document faults
2. Conduct sample collection
   • Collect samples as specified in sample request or plan, ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste
   • Preserve sample integrity throughout collection
   • Place samples in suitable containers and label accurately
   • Documents representative sampling, identifying and recording characteristics of sampling environment, particularly any non-standard aspects
   • Store and transport samples
   • Maintain sampling equipment in a clean and safe working condition
3. Prepare samples
   • Verify sample, check documentation and required equipment for preparation
   • Perform sample preparation
   • Contain loss of material and protect sample against contamination
   • Recover and clean samples using techniques and equipment specified for the particular sample
   • Correctly store or dispose of residues and samples
4. Prepare samples for dispatch
   • Clearly label, store and transport samples to maintain integrity of sample
   • Use appropriate reference materials, standards and controls
   • Document any change to preparation methods
   • Forward samples for analysis to external laboratories
   • Store, test and correctly dispose of samples
5. Plan and prepare for sampling
   • Access, interpret and apply collection of routine site sample documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Read, clarify and confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sample request or plan
   • Liaise with relevant personnel to coordinate and arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
   • Confirm quantity, location, frequency or time of sampling and types of samples to be collected
   • Select, assemble and inspect sampling tools and equipment, and document faults
6. Conduct sample collection
   • Collect samples as specified in sample request or plan, ensuring minimising environmental impacts and generation of waste
   • Preserve sample integrity throughout collection
   • Place samples in suitable containers and label accurately
   • Documents representative sampling, identifying and recording characteristics of sampling environment, particularly any non-standard aspects
   • Store and transport samples
   • Maintain sampling equipment in a clean and safe working condition
7. Prepare samples
   • Verify sample, check documentation and required equipment for preparation
   • Perform sample preparation
   • Contain loss of material and protect sample against contamination
   • Recover and clean samples using techniques and equipment specified for the particular sample
   • Correctly store or dispose of residues and samples
8. Prepare samples for dispatch
   • Clearly label, store and transport samples to maintain integrity of sample
   • Use appropriate reference materials, standards and controls
   • Document any change to preparation methods
   • Forward samples for analysis to external laboratories
   • Store, test and correctly dispose of samples

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

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of collecting routines site samples including:

solving problems associated with collecting routine site samples

applying techniques to recover and clean samples

works effectively with others to undertake and complete collecting routine site samples that meet all of the required outcomes including:

liaising with others to establish permits and coordinate access to sampling area

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to clearly and concisely convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of collecting routine site samples that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

interpreting the sample plan to identify the type of sample requested and the location, quantity and frequency of sampling

selecting, inspecting and using appropriate sampling tools and equipment

collecting, storing and transporting samples and ensuring:

minimising environmental impacts

maintaining the integrity of samples

protecting against contamination

disposing of waste

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of collecting routine site samples through:

using types of communication systems and equipment

interpreting and using key terminology and concepts, such as: sample, contamination, traceability, integrity, chain of custody

identifying the purpose for which the samples are being collected

identifying the function of key sampling equipment/materials and principles of operation

identifying hazards and risks associated with routine sampling

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