Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSS025012A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform environmental microbiological tests
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSS025012A - Perform environmental microbiological tests |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the ability to receive and prepare samples, identify and quantitate examples of microorganisms of environmental significance. Personnel will also be able to apply an understanding of the role of microorganisms in bioremediation, agriculture and industrial processes. | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as:environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, groundwater and soil)natural resource managementoccupational hygiene monitoring (e.g. air)groundwater and clean water (e.g. catchments, supply and environmental flows)water treatment, storm and wastewater managementsite remediation or rehabilitation. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | MSS024010A Perform environmental biological techniques | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Receive microbiological samples |
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Element: Prepare for safe microbiological work and aseptic applications |
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Element: Process samples for direct examination |
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Element: Prepare pure cultures for microbiological work and aseptic applications |
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Element: Perform environmental microbiological analyses |
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Element: Examine test data for legislative compliance |
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Element: Maintain records |
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