Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSS025009A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform sampling and testing of air
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSS025009A - Perform sampling and testing of air |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the ability to collect and test gaseous and particulate components in ambient, indoor and occupational air. Personnel will normally work within an existing sampling or monitoring plan. They will continually monitor levels of risk, apply specified safe working procedures and use prescribed safety equipment. Note that sampling and testing of odours is covered in MSS025010A Assist with odour source assessment and MSS025011A Assist with odour field assessment. | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians in a range of industry sectors, such as:environmental services involved with sampling and monitoring of ambient air, indoor air and workplace air parametersoccupational hygieneenvironmental compliance, auditing and inspection. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Confirm air sampling and testing requirements with supervisor |
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Element: Prepare for air sampling and testing |
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Element: Conduct sampling of air |
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Element: Conduct field and laboratory testing of air |
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Element: Process and interpret air data |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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