MSS025028 — Assist with assessing and monitoring wetlands

1 Confirm details of assigned activities with supervisor

• 1.1Clarify the scope and objectives of assigned activities, constraints and wetland components involved and any conservation measures or management plans in place
• 1.2Identify regulations, standards, guidelines and workplace procedures that apply to assigned activities
• 1.3Clarify the required outputs, timeframe, available resources and stakeholder involvement
• 1.4Confirm assessment indices and data collection plan details for target wetland
• 1.5Clarify the use of survey proformas, data collection forms and/or field identification guides relevant to assigned activities
• 1.6Confirm confidentiality requirements and protocols for communication with stakeholders, including local community and landowners

2 Source and review available wetland data

• 2.1Obtain existing wetland data and review accuracy and relevance to field activities
• 2.2Locate external sources of relevant data sets and assess their availability, price, value and limitations
• 2.3Obtain selected data sets in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.4Use available data to identify known wetland boundaries, characteristics, condition and any environmental issues relevant to the study
• 2.5Identify any significant information gaps

3 Plan and organise assigned field activities

• 3.1Analyse field activities to identify related tasks, proformas and guides and plan efficient task sequences.
• 3.2Identify risks, risk control measures and other safety and environmental requirements associated with field activities
• 3.3Select and assemble field equipment and materials and check they are fit for purpose
• 3.4Liaise with relevant personnel to explain scope and purpose of field activities and organise site access and obtain any permits needed
• 3.5Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from appropriate personnel
• 3.6Update work plan and communicate changes to stakeholders

4 Conduct wetland survey and monitoring activities

• 4.1Observe and record wetland characteristics and evidence of disturbance according to procedures
• 4.2Collect reliable point positional data and attribute environmental data/samples for each location in accordance with data collection plan
• 4.3Verify any existing geographic information system (GIS) mapping of wetland location/type
• 4.4Collect representative samples using specified sampling methods and equipment
• 4.5Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment
• 4.6Ensure that monitoring data and samples are collected at the same locations and during similar seasonal and climatic conditions

5 Finalise field work

• 5.1Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
• 5.2Ensure all samples and data are labelled and stored safely to ensure integrity and traceability
• 5.3Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent laboratory analysis
• 5.4Clean and test equipment before storage

6 Contribute to assessment of wetland condition

• 6.1Review field observations, measurements and/or results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and/or problems with data
• 6.2Use given formulae and tables to assign scores, parameter values, index values and health index/rating, as appropriate
• 6.3Analyse data to identify environmental issues that may impact on current wetland management objectives/practices
• 6.4Report findings using a format and style that suits their intended use and in accordance with workplace guidelines
• 6.5Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines

7 Maintain a safe work environment

• 7.1Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
• 7.2Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
• 7.3Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental requirements and workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for MSS025028 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSS025028 needs to address all 55 unit components: 7 elements with 35 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 13 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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