MSL954007Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

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What an assessment for MSL954007 must cover

36 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for sampling

  • 1.1Confirm the sampling location, number and type of samples, and timing and frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan
  • 1.2Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances and/or permits
  • 1.3Select sampling equipment and conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
  • 1.4Check that all procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, relevant standards and codes
  • 1.5Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures
  • 1.6Assemble and check all sampling equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment
  • 1.7Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site as required

2 Conduct sampling and log samples

  • 2.1Locate sampling sites
  • 2.2Conduct representative sampling in accordance with sampling plan and workplace procedures, limiting hazard or contamination to samples, self, work area and environment
  • 2.3Record all information and label samples in accordance with traceability and chain of custody requirements
  • 2.4Record environment or production conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
  • 2.5Transport all samples back to base in accordance with procedures and relevant codes

3 Address client issues

  • 3.1Ensure that information provided to client is accurate, relevant and authorised for release
  • 3.2Maintain security and confidentiality of all client and workplace data and information

4 Maintain a safe work environment

  • 4.1Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2Check serviceability of all equipment before storage
  • 4.3Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other personnel
  • 4.4Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
  • 4.5Ensure the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for appropriate disposal

Performance evidence

  • obtained samples from at least 3 different sampling points, that are representative of the source material and taken in accordance with a sampling plan.

Knowledge evidence

  • principles of representative sampling, including:
  • representative samples
  • preservation of integrity of samples
  • maintaining identification of samples relative to their source, workplace and legal traceability
  • cost-effectiveness of sampling
  • consistency of sampling procedures
  • random, systematic and stratified sampling
  • function of key sampling equipment and materials, and principles of operation
  • characteristics of product and/or materials sampled as part of job role and likely contaminants
  • methods to maintain the integrity of samples and when preservation may be needed
  • maps and site plans
  • quality control procedures for sampling including controls, background, duplicates and blanks
  • sampling plans and/or inspection and test plans
  • site and sampling hazards and the links between following WHS procedures and personal and environmental safety, particularly at high-risk sites
  • workplace and legal traceability and chain of custody requirements
  • environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the work task

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What does an assessment tool for MSL954007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSL954007 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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