Unit of competency Outline

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Collect spatial and discrete environmental data

Collect spatial and discrete environmental data

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS024005
State Code
BAK91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to obtain and store spatial and discrete environmental data using handheld global positioning system (GPS) equipment.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and noise); geotechnical services; natural resource management; occupational hygiene monitoring (e.g. air, noise and radiation); groundwater and clean water (e.g. catchments, supply and environmental flows); water treatment, storm and wastewater management; site remediation and rehabilitation.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for data collection
  • 1.1 Locate and review relevant legislative/regulatory, workplace requirements and background information for site/project.
  • 1.2 Locate and interpret specifications for spatial and environmental data collection.
  • 1.3 Develop a data collection plan in accordance with specifications and relevant requirements.
  • 1.4 Establish codes for environmental attributes.
  • 1.5 Assemble equipment and check that it is fit for purpose.
  • 1.6 Confirm plan with supervisor, as necessary.
2 Safely collect GPS and environmental data
  • 2.1 Set up environmental measuring instruments on site and perform pre-use/calibration checks.
  • 2.2 Set up GPS equipment with correct datum and projection settings.
  • 2.3 Operate instruments/equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.4 Determine conditions for obtaining optimum GPS positions.
  • 2.5 Collect point positional data in accordance with data collection plan.
  • 2.6 Attribute environmental data for each location.
  • 2.7 ‘Ground truth’ GPS data using maps, aerial photos and/or satellite imagery.
  • 2.8 Verify environmental data, identify atypical results and review procedures/troubleshoot equipment, as necessary.
3 Report data and finalise documentation
  • 3.1 Use appropriate GPS software to download and process GPS and environmental data and extract required information
  • 3.2 Use specified quality tests and workplace procedures to check acceptability of environmental data.
  • 3.3 Complete all required documentation.
  • 3.4 Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7759 MSS024005A Collect spatial and discrete environmental data Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF41 MSS024017 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data Unit of competency