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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for sampling
   • Sampling requirements are identified
   • Sampling method is determined to suit sampling requirement
   • Confirm that sampling tools and containers are available and fit for use
2. Collect and prepare samples
   • Collect samples in accordance with sampling schedule
   • Identify and report atypical observations made during sampling
   • Store and handle samples to preserve characteristics of sample
   • Prepare samples as required by sampling procedure
3. Record sampling information
   • Record sampling information according to workplace requirements
   • Sample labeling procedures are followed according to workplace requirements

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Access workplace information such as the sampling plan to identify sampling requirements

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Confirm that necessary tools containers and chemicals are available and fit for purpose

Handle chemicals safely Typically this includes handling preservatives Safe handling requires demonstration of correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

Demonstrate correct manual handling and safe work practices

Demonstrate sampling collection and preparation procedures

Return plant to operating conditions as required

Identify and report any obvious nonconformance

Maintain and store chemicals containers and sampling tools as required

Sort collect treat recycle or dispose of sample material

Label samples as required

Record sampling information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Knowledge of

Purpose of a sampling plan This includes a basic understanding of the nature of representative samples and importance of maintaining the integrity of samples

Awareness of cane analysis program requirements relating to sampling for cane payment tests

Terminology relating to the types of samples and related methods used

Safe work procedures including appropriate and safe manual handling safe practices in accessing the sampling point hazards associated with specific sampling requirements such as working with equipment under pressure at high temperatures and storage of chemicals used

Specific sample collection and preparation methodsprocedures

Sampling regimes implemented in response to special causes or nonconformance

Inspection points for sampling

Typical characteristics of materials sampled to and common contaminants

Sample disposal procedures

Labelling requirements

Reporting and recording systems

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Sampling schedule

Sampling tools chemicals containers and related equipment

Materials to be sampled

Sampling methods and procedures

Sample preparation equipment

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Sample labeling and recording systems requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, sampling schemes and schedules

Equipment may include forks, shovels, scrapers, sample containers and purpose-related tools

Sample preparation may include addition of preservatives, fibre preparation such as disintegrator, and cutter-grinders and sub-sampling to give a representative sample from given set of samples

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based

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