Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSL973017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with fieldwork

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL973017 - Assist with fieldwork
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform tasks associated with the organisation of fieldwork and field surveys. It also covers basic field survival skills and collection of samples in the field. This unit of competency does not include gaining clearance for animal trapping, tagging, keeping or experimentation. It does not cover animal handling techniques.This unit applies to laboratory and field assistants working in the environmental, mining, construction materials testing and rural industry sectors.Personnel covered by this unit of competency are supervised by scientific or technical officers. Though a supervisor may not always actually be present, the individual will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) that clearly describe the permitted scope of practice. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Testing
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assist with organisation of fieldwork
  • Purchase supplies and equipment as specified by senior staff
       
Element: Assemble supplies and equipment and check against inventory
       
Element: Pack supplies and equipment appropriately for safe transport
       
Element: Support field operations
  • Check unpacked items against inventory
       
Element: Store supplies and equipment as specified
       
Element: Restock supplies as necessary
       
Element: Collect and/or dispose of waste in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements
       
Element: Assist with field activities
  • Assemble equipment and materials for fieldwork as directed
       
Element: Collect samples in accordance with workplace procedures, animal care and ethics, and other legislative requirements
       
Element: Store samples in accordance with special requirements for continued wellbeing, viability or integrity of sample
       
Element: Perform simple field measurements as directed
       
Element: Collect and maintain records of site data as directed
       
Element: Demonstrate basic field survival skills
  • Follow specified safety procedures
       
Element: Follow specified survival procedures in the event of emergencies and accidents
       
Element: Wear suitable clothing as protection against solar radiation, extreme temperatures and impact injury
       
Element: Assist with the completion of fieldwork
  • Pack supplies, equipment and samples appropriately for safe return to workplace
       
Element: Check and clean used equipment to prevent deterioration and contamination
       
Element: Check that the condition of vehicles, equipment and materials comply with environmental/quarantine requirements for preventing transfer of pests
       
Element: Return supplies and equipment to storage at workplace location
       
Element: Conduct a stocktake of equipment and supplies for replenishment where required
       
Element: Assist with the dispatch of collected samples for laboratory analysis, as necessary
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Purchase supplies and equipment as specified by senior staff 
 
 
Check unpacked items against inventory 
 
 
 
Assemble equipment and materials for fieldwork as directed 
 
 
 
 
Follow specified safety procedures 
 
 
Pack supplies, equipment and samples appropriately for safe return to workplace 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL973017 - Assist with fieldwork
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MSL973017 - Assist with fieldwork

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