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

MSS025026 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform sampling and testing of air

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSS025026 - Perform sampling and testing of air
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
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
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm air sampling and testing requirements with supervisor
  • Review site plan, sampling and testing locations and history of sampling and testing
  • Confirm the scope and purpose of air sampling and testing and data requirements
  • Confirm sampling methods, locations, numbers and types of samples, and duration and/or frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan
  • Check that all air sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements and relevant standards and guidelines
  • Clarify and/or confirm requirements with supervisor
       
Element: Prepare for air sampling and testing
  • Identify site and sampling and testing hazards and review workplace safety procedures
  • Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and obtain required clearances and/or permits
  • Review field sampling procedures and sample preparation methods required for specific laboratory tests
  • Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
  • Ensure all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks (as appropriate) are obtained and/or ready for field use
  • Select field test equipment and/or instruments and check operation and calibration, as applicable, in accordance with procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Assemble, check and stow all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment for safe transport
  • Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site
       
Element: Conduct sampling of air
  • Locate sampling sites and, if required, services at the site
  • Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and defined procedures for field and laboratory testing
  • Ensure controls, blanks and replicate samples are properly integrated into the sampling process
  • Record information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements
  • Record environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
  • Transport samples back to base according to workplace procedures and relevant guidelines
       
Element: Conduct field and laboratory testing of air
  • Take sufficient measurements of samples and, if appropriate, standards to obtain reliable data
  • Obtain sample or subsample for designated field test or locate established locations for in-situ testing
  • Set up, check, calibrate and use equipment, instruments, reagents, gases in accordance with specified test methods and/or procedures and any manufacturer instructions
  • Perform tests, procedures and observations in accordance with specified methods and/or procedures
  • Record field and laboratory observations and results and ensure that they are accurately transferred to workplace information management system
       
Element: Process and interpret air data
  • Review test data, noting atypical observations
  • Check calculated values are consistent with expectations and recalculate to correct any errors
  • Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Record processed results in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Interpret trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to relevant personnel
  • Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
  • Compare results with established air quality standards and any statutory environmental quality concentration limits
  • Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact
  • Clean equipment, instruments, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
  • Check serviceability of equipment and instruments before storage
  • Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
  • Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impact according to procedures
  • Ensure the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for disposal
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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
Review site plan, sampling and testing locations and history of sampling and testing 
Confirm the scope and purpose of air sampling and testing and data requirements 
Confirm sampling methods, locations, numbers and types of samples, and duration and/or frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan 
Check that all air sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements and relevant standards and guidelines 
Clarify and/or confirm requirements with supervisor 
Identify site and sampling and testing hazards and review workplace safety procedures 
Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and obtain required clearances and/or permits 
Review field sampling procedures and sample preparation methods required for specific laboratory tests 
Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit 
Ensure all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks (as appropriate) are obtained and/or ready for field use 
Select field test equipment and/or instruments and check operation and calibration, as applicable, in accordance with procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Assemble, check and stow all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment for safe transport 
Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site 
Locate sampling sites and, if required, services at the site 
Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and defined procedures for field and laboratory testing 
Ensure controls, blanks and replicate samples are properly integrated into the sampling process 
Record information and label samples in accordance with traceability requirements 
Record environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity 
Transport samples back to base according to workplace procedures and relevant guidelines 
Take sufficient measurements of samples and, if appropriate, standards to obtain reliable data 
Obtain sample or subsample for designated field test or locate established locations for in-situ testing 
Set up, check, calibrate and use equipment, instruments, reagents, gases in accordance with specified test methods and/or procedures and any manufacturer instructions 
Perform tests, procedures and observations in accordance with specified methods and/or procedures 
Record field and laboratory observations and results and ensure that they are accurately transferred to workplace information management system 
Review test data, noting atypical observations 
Check calculated values are consistent with expectations and recalculate to correct any errors 
Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures 
Record processed results in accordance with workplace procedures 
Interpret trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to relevant personnel 
Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results 
Compare results with established air quality standards and any statutory environmental quality concentration limits 
Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirements 
Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact 
Clean equipment, instruments, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures 
Check serviceability of equipment and instruments before storage 
Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others 
Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impact according to procedures 
Ensure the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for disposal 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSS025026 - Perform sampling and testing of air
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