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Evidence Guide: AHCWRK301A - Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program

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AHCWRK301A - 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. Purpose and scope of sample collection activity is confirmed from discussion with supervisor or work instructions.
  2. Sample collection schedule is read/heard and confirmed with supervisor.
  3. Sampling site location is confirmed and, where required, approval obtained for site access following enterprise guidelines.
  4. Samples to be collected and preserved are identified in conjunction with supervisor or by reference to enterprise guidelines.
  5. Range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult/sensitive environments are assessed for impact on sampling and testing.
Purpose and scope of sample collection activity is confirmed from discussion with supervisor or work instructions.

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Sample collection schedule is read/heard and confirmed with supervisor.

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Sampling site location is confirmed and, where required, approval obtained for site access following enterprise guidelines.

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Samples to be collected and preserved are identified in conjunction with supervisor or by reference to enterprise guidelines.

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Range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult/sensitive environments are assessed for impact on sampling and testing.

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Prepare equipment and resources

  1. Equipment required for sampling and preserving is sourced according to sampling procedures.
  2. Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  3. Data or record sheets/books are collected for use.
  4. Equipment, data sheets and personnel are moved to sampling sites without injury or damage and readied for use.
Equipment required for sampling and preserving is sourced according to sampling procedures.

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Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures.

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Data or record sheets/books are collected for use.

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Equipment, data sheets and personnel are moved to sampling sites without injury or damage and readied for use.

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Carry out sampling and preserving procedures

  1. Samples are collected in accordance with sampling plan and enterprise procedures and industry protocols/guidelines.
  2. Samples are preserved and recorded in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines.
  3. Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards.
  4. Hazardous materials are packaged and transported in accordance with legislative requirements.
  5. Observations including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions are made in accordance with monitoring schedule.
  6. Equipment operation and work practices conform to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  7. Collection outcomes including presentation of samples are reported and delivered in accordance to enterprise guidelines.
Samples are collected in accordance with sampling plan and enterprise procedures and industry protocols/guidelines.

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Samples are preserved and recorded in accordance with sampling standards and guidelines.

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Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in accordance with sampling schedule and laboratory standards.

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Hazardous materials are packaged and transported in accordance with legislative requirements.

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Observations including information on the surrounding area and environmental conditions are made in accordance with monitoring schedule.

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Equipment operation and work practices conform to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

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Collection outcomes including presentation of samples are reported and delivered in accordance to enterprise guidelines.

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Complete sample collection activities

  1. Equipment and clothing is cleaned, sanitised, repaired and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  2. Damaged or malfunctioning equipment is repaired on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist.
  3. Sampling results and observations are accurately recorded on data sheets and forwarded in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  4. Changes in field conditions and equipment are conveyed to supervisor according to enterprise procedures.
Equipment and clothing is cleaned, sanitised, repaired and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.

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Damaged or malfunctioning equipment is repaired on site or sent to manufacturer or specialist.

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Sampling results and observations are accurately recorded on data sheets and forwarded in accordance with enterprise procedures.

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Changes in field conditions and equipment are conveyed to supervisor according to enterprise procedures.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

plan to collect samples and move equipment to the site

collect and preserve samples for a given site according to prescribed enterprise procedures, standards and principles, collecting schedules and industry best practice

record sampling results and observations accurately on data sheets.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

understand and carry out instructions

distinguish atypical circumstances

prepare samples

package samples for transport to laboratory.

use and operate relevant tools and equipment

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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

relevant legislation.

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Sample collection may include:

animal tissue or fluids

plants

moulds

pests

water

soil

manures

artificial growth media

fertilisers

hydroponic solutions

effluent

emissions.