Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSS024007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and evaluate meteorological data
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | MSS024007 - Collect and evaluate meteorological data |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to site and set up basic ‘ground level’ meteorological equipment and collect and record reliable data. It also includes the ability to assess data quality, interpret significant data features and use the data to assist with analysing or processing other environmental monitoring measurements.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental services (e.g. sampling and monitoring of air quality, water, soil and noise); environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; management of contaminated sites; geotechnical services and civil engineering; natural resource management.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace, or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). Holistic assessment methods include: review of meteorological field/processed data and field records generated by the candidate review of candidate’s interpretation of meteorological data sets for accuracy and completeness feedback from supervisors that the candidate is able to safely site, set-up and operate basic ‘ground level’ meteorological monitoring equipment; generate verified meteorological data; accurately interpret data sets and report the findings within the agreed timeframe. oral and/or written questions to check the candidate’s understanding of basic meteorology, in-field measurement of meteorological parameters and interpretation of data sets, relevant workplace procedures observation of the candidate working in the field with a focus on: identification of monitoring site according to defined criteria safe, reliable set-up and operation of equipment accurately recording and storing basic meteorological data. Access is required to all instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures, and specifications associated with this unit including, but not limited to: access to suitable sites and vehicle meteorological monitoring equipment; camera; consumables; calculator, computer and relevant software or laboratory information system documentation, such as site information and history, maps, aerial photos; workplace procedures governing siting and operation of meteorological monitoring equipment and data collection; and equipment manuals. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with an organisation providing environmental monitoring, management or technology related services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Environmental monitoring |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for field work |
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Element: Perform basic meteorological measurements |
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Element: Verify meteorological data |
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Element: Interpret and apply meteorological information |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Report data and finalise documentation |
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