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Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
MSS40216
BCU6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
The MSS40216 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology specifies the competencies required to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in a variety of industry sectors, such as:
environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and rocks)
geotechnical services
natural resource management
water supply and treatment, storm and wastewater management
solid and hazardous waste management.
This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel employed by enterprises and Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments in the sectors listed above. Many of these employees are engaged in the monitoring of environmental impacts at industrial sites. They operate monitoring equipment, collect samples and conduct tests both in the field and at site laboratories. Other employees may collect a range of field data relating to the suitability of land and water use and process and present this data using geographical information systems (GIS) software.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSS40216 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology, competency must be achieved in a total of sixteen (16) units of competency.- eight (8) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency, as specified below.
- a minimum of five (5) units from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of three (3) may be selected from:
- Group A units, not previously selected
- Group B and C units, listed below.
A maximum of three (3) Group B and C electives may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are relevant and available at Certificate IV. This could include relevant units available in AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
Units listed under core are considered essential for all environmental assistants. The units listed as electives may only apply to some personnel according to the size and scope of the particular enterprise and industry sector.
Note: Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk*. Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK93 | MSS024003 | Apply an understanding of environmental principles to a site | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AWO36 | MSL952001 | Collect routine site samples | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAK94 | MSS024002 | Implement environmental management plans and procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWO38 | MSL943002 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAK92 | MSS024004 | Process and present environmental data | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWO05 | MSL974007 | Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAK95 | MSS024001 | Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units - Group A
Eight (8) electives must be completed, with at least five (5) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Elective Units - Group B
Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Elective Units - Group C
Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWH76 | CUAPHI302 | Capture photographic images | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWO44 | MSL935004 | Maintain instruments and equipment | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D3762 | PUAWER009B | Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWO20 | MSL973004 | Perform aseptic techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWO23 | MSL973001 | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWO16 | MSL973007 | Perform microscopic examination | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWO12 | MSL973012 | Perform site investigation activities | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWO22 | MSL973002 | Prepare working solutions | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D551 | MSS40211 | Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEA9 | MSS40218 | Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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