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AHCLPW306A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake sampling and testing of water

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLPW306A - Undertake sampling and testing of water
Description This unit covers the process of sampling and testing water quality as part of a monitoring program and defines the standard required to: plan a water sampling program under direction; test and correlate equipment; sample and test water; record results on data sheets.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit relates to undertaking sampling and testing of water and is likely to be under limited supervision from others with checking only related to overall progress. Sampling and testing water quality requires knowledge of monitoring schedules, hydrological cycle, water quality determinations and standards, principles of water quality control, sampling and testing methods and groundwater salinity.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan for sampling and testing field work
  • Monitoring schedule is read/heard and confirmed with manager.
  • Advanced water quality and environmental parameters are identified.
  • Samples to be collected to determine water quality and environmental parameters are identified by supervisory staff.
  • Equipment requirements for water sampling and testing are determined and arranged.
  • Range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult/sensitive environments are assessed for impact on sampling and testing.
       
Element: Prepare equipment and resources
  • Equipment required for sampling and testing is sourced according to monitoring procedures.
  • Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • Testing and correlation is carried out to verify correct and accurate performance of equipment.
  • Repairs and maintenance of field-based equipment and instruments are carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
  • Data or record sheets/books are collected for use.
  • Equipment, data sheets and personnel are moved to sampling sites without injury or damage and readied for use.
  • Equipment is installed and protected according to manufacturer's specifications, safety and enterprise requirements.
  • Staff undertaking sampling and testing are briefed on and are aware of responsibilities in accordance with monitoring schedule.
  • Testing equipment is confirmed and serviceable for monitoring procedures in field conditions to enterprise and manufacturers' requirements.
       
Element: Carry out sampling and testing of water
  • Tests are undertaken in accordance with monitoring plan and enterprise procedures to avoid erroneous readings.
  • Samples are taken and tested in accordance with monitoring standards and guidelines.
  • Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in accordance with monitoring schedule and laboratory standards.
  • Specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions are made in accordance with monitoring schedule.
  • Personnel undertaking sampling and testing tasks are supervised and feedback given on work performance.
  • Equipment operation and work practices conform to OHS requirements.
       
Element: Complete water sampling and testing activities
  • Equipment and clothing is cleaned, sanitised, repaired and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • Damaged or malfunctioning equipment is repaired on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist.
  • Test results and observations are accurately recorded on data sheets and forwarded in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • Changes in field conditions and equipment are conveyed to supervisor according to enterprise procedures.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

plan a water sampling program under direction

test and correlate equipment

sample and test water

record results on data sheets.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

plan for sampling and testing

prepare equipment and resources

carry out sampling and testing

complete water sampling and testing activities

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

hydrological cycle

water monitoring schedules and guidelines

standards for water quality

sampling and testing methods

groundwater contamination evaluation

sources of groundwater contamination

groundwater salinity - mechanisms, occurrence and management

irrigation induced salinity, mechanisms and management.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Sampling may include:

the range of water quality and environmental parameters such as dissolved oxygen, hardness, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, carbon dioxide, alkalinity, temperature, salinity, pH and turbidity.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Monitoring schedule is read/heard and confirmed with manager. 
Advanced water quality and environmental parameters are identified. 
Samples to be collected to determine water quality and environmental parameters are identified by supervisory staff. 
Equipment requirements for water sampling and testing are determined and arranged. 
Range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult/sensitive environments are assessed for impact on sampling and testing. 
Equipment required for sampling and testing is sourced according to monitoring procedures. 
Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Testing and correlation is carried out to verify correct and accurate performance of equipment. 
Repairs and maintenance of field-based equipment and instruments are carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 
Data or record sheets/books are collected for use. 
Equipment, data sheets and personnel are moved to sampling sites without injury or damage and readied for use. 
Equipment is installed and protected according to manufacturer's specifications, safety and enterprise requirements. 
Staff undertaking sampling and testing are briefed on and are aware of responsibilities in accordance with monitoring schedule. 
Testing equipment is confirmed and serviceable for monitoring procedures in field conditions to enterprise and manufacturers' requirements. 
Tests are undertaken in accordance with monitoring plan and enterprise procedures to avoid erroneous readings. 
Samples are taken and tested in accordance with monitoring standards and guidelines. 
Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in accordance with monitoring schedule and laboratory standards. 
Specific and general observations including information on relevant ambient and antecedent environmental conditions are made in accordance with monitoring schedule. 
Personnel undertaking sampling and testing tasks are supervised and feedback given on work performance. 
Equipment operation and work practices conform to OHS requirements. 
Equipment and clothing is cleaned, sanitised, repaired and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Damaged or malfunctioning equipment is repaired on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist. 
Test results and observations are accurately recorded on data sheets and forwarded in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Changes in field conditions and equipment are conveyed to supervisor according to enterprise procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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