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Evidence Guide: AHCWRK301 - Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program

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AHCWRK301 - Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan for collection of samples

  1. Confirm the purpose and scope of sample collection activity from discussion with supervisor or work instructions
  2. Confirm the sample collection schedule with supervisor
  3. Confirm the sampling site location and gain approval for site access where required
  4. Identify the samples to be collected and preserved with supervisor
  5. Assess the range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing
Confirm the purpose and scope of sample collection activity from discussion with supervisor or work instructions

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Confirm the sample collection schedule with supervisor

Completed
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Confirm the sampling site location and gain approval for site access where required

Completed
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Identify the samples to be collected and preserved with supervisor

Completed
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Assess the range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing

Completed
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Prepare equipment and resources

  1. Source equipment required for sampling and preserving as outlined in sampling procedures
  2. Check equipment for availability and serviceability
  3. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  4. Collect data or record sheets or books for use
  5. Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites and prepare for use
  6. Apply safe work practices at all times
Source equipment required for sampling and preserving as outlined in sampling procedures

Completed
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Check equipment for availability and serviceability

Completed
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Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

Completed
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Collect data or record sheets or books for use

Completed
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Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites and prepare for use

Completed
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Apply safe work practices at all times

Completed
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Carry out sampling and preserving procedures

  1. Collect samples as outlined in sampling plan
  2. Preserve and record samples
  3. Prepare and package samples for external analysis in line with laboratory standards and send to laboratory
  4. Package and transport hazardous materials appropriately
  5. Make observations including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions
  6. Report and deliver collection outcomes including presentation of samples
Collect samples as outlined in sampling plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preserve and record samples

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare and package samples for external analysis in line with laboratory standards and send to laboratory

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Package and transport hazardous materials appropriately

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make observations including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions

Completed
Date:

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Report and deliver collection outcomes including presentation of samples

Completed
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Complete sample collection activities

  1. Clean, sanitise and store equipment and clothing
  2. Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist
  3. Record sampling results and observations on data sheets and forward to appropriate person
  4. Advise supervisor of changes in field conditions and equipment
Clean, sanitise and store equipment and clothing

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record sampling results and observations on data sheets and forward to appropriate person

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advise supervisor of changes in field conditions and equipment

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for collection of samples

1.1 Confirm the purpose and scope of sample collection activity from discussion with supervisor or work instructions

1.2 Confirm the sample collection schedule with supervisor

1.3 Confirm the sampling site location and gain approval for site access where required

1.4 Identify the samples to be collected and preserved with supervisor

1.5 Assess the range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Source equipment required for sampling and preserving as outlined in sampling procedures

2.2 Check equipment for availability and serviceability

2.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

2.4 Collect data or record sheets or books for use

2.5 Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites and prepare for use

2.6 Apply safe work practices at all times

3. Carry out sampling and preserving procedures

3.1 Collect samples as outlined in sampling plan

3.2 Preserve and record samples

3.3 Prepare and package samples for external analysis in line with laboratory standards and send to laboratory

3.4 Package and transport hazardous materials appropriately

3.5 Make observations including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions

3.6 Report and deliver collection outcomes including presentation of samples

4. Complete sample collection activities

4.1 Clean, sanitise and store equipment and clothing

4.2 Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist

4.3 Record sampling results and observations on data sheets and forward to appropriate person

4.4 Advise supervisor of changes in field conditions and equipment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for collection of samples

1.1 Confirm the purpose and scope of sample collection activity from discussion with supervisor or work instructions

1.2 Confirm the sample collection schedule with supervisor

1.3 Confirm the sampling site location and gain approval for site access where required

1.4 Identify the samples to be collected and preserved with supervisor

1.5 Assess the range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on sampling and testing

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Source equipment required for sampling and preserving as outlined in sampling procedures

2.2 Check equipment for availability and serviceability

2.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

2.4 Collect data or record sheets or books for use

2.5 Move equipment, data sheets and personnel to sampling sites and prepare for use

2.6 Apply safe work practices at all times

3. Carry out sampling and preserving procedures

3.1 Collect samples as outlined in sampling plan

3.2 Preserve and record samples

3.3 Prepare and package samples for external analysis in line with laboratory standards and send to laboratory

3.4 Package and transport hazardous materials appropriately

3.5 Make observations including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions

3.6 Report and deliver collection outcomes including presentation of samples

4. Complete sample collection activities

4.1 Clean, sanitise and store equipment and clothing

4.2 Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist

4.3 Record sampling results and observations on data sheets and forward to appropriate person

4.4 Advise supervisor of changes in field conditions and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan for collection of samples and moving equipment to the site

collect and preserve samples for a given site

record sampling results and observations on data sheets

carry out sampling procedures

distinguish atypical circumstances

prepare samples

package samples for transport to laboratory

use and operate relevant tools and equipment

use industry standard terminology.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

hydrological cycle

field procedures for sampling and preservation

collecting equipment and methods

preservation equipment and processes

basic habitat assessment

water quality issues

fauna and flora recognition relevant to sampling activities

topographical, climatic or environmental influence on material or sampling procedure.

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