Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
MSS40218
BEA9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 05/04/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 3.00 | 21/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 30/07/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 22/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies required to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in a variety of industry sectors, including:
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, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)- Eight (8) core units
- Eight (8) elective units, consisting of.
- 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, B or C
- any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV level - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
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.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAE99 | MSS024015 | Apply an understanding of environmental principles to a site | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AWO36 | MSL952001 | Collect routine site samples | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAF70 | MSS024014 | Implement environmental management plans and procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAB95 | MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAF46 | MSS024016 | Process and present environmental data | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC28 | MSL974022 | Undertake environmental field-based monitoring | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAF85 | MSS024013 | Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Specialist Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Elective Units
A maximum of three (3) units may be chosen from Group B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C:
A maximum of three (3) units may be chosen from Group C. 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 |
| OAC45 | MSL934004 | Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ07 | PUAFER009 | Participate as a member of a facility emergency response team | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAC93 | MSL973016 | Perform aseptic techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC76 | MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAC81 | MSL973019 | Perform microscopic examination | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAB98 | MSL973024 | Perform site investigation activities | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAC74 | MSL973014 | Prepare working solutions | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCU6 | MSS40216 | Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIR2 | MSS40222 | 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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