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Conduct atmospheric monitoring

Conduct atmospheric monitoring

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIENV301E
State Code
OBW66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct atmospheric monitoring in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of skilled applications in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and plan for conducting atmospheric monitoring
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to conduct atmospheric monitoring
  • 1.3 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data relevant to the work activities
  • 1.4 Identify and obtain required equipment and resources
  • 1.5 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Coordinate activities with relevant personnel
  • 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Carry out surveys and sampling
  • 2.1 Establish and monitor a safe work environment
  • 2.2 Inspect and test sampling equipment and ensure functionality, safety and compliance according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Identify the appropriate survey, sampling techniques and sampling type to be carried out according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Conduct surveys and sampling according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Identify and respond to hazardous and emergency situations according to workplace procedures
3. Conduct primary analysis and respond to results
  • 3.1 Prepare written records and analyse the results of sampling and surveys
  • 3.2 Determine survey and sampling anomalies and actions that can be undertaken to rectify the anomalies
  • 3.3 Report anomalies and actions required to rectify to the relevant personnel
4. Maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect to ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
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State Code National Code Title Type
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