This subject is assessed directly from the following unit;
Unit Code Unit Title
MSS025006A Collect & evaluate groundwater data
There are no co- or pre-requisites for this unit

Groundwater sampling & analysis (GSA) SAG
This unit of competency covers the ability to obtain, preserve and transport representative samples of groundwater for laboratory analysis; measure bore conditions and test chemical, physical parameters in the field; and to process data and interpret results.
Assessment for this subject will consist of five (5) assessment tasks that cover the following aspects of groundwater data collection and evaluation;
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Confirming groundwater data requirements
Preparing for groundwater sampling & monitoring
Liaising with drillers during bore establishment
Conduct representative sampling & testing of groundwater
• Process & interpret groundwater data
There is substantial assignment and practical work required for this unit.
Assessment Task Weighting
Study module 1 – Introduction to groundwater theory
Study module 2 – Sampling & analysis plan
Study module 3 – Bore installation
Study module 4 – Groundwater sampling & testing
Study module 5 – Evaluating groundwater data
Practical exercise 1 – Gas/vapour measurements
Practical exercise 2 – Using pumps & bailers
Practical exercise 3 – Testing groundwater quality
Major assessment 1 – Fieldwork
Major assessment 2 – Groundwater data analysis
TOTAL
7.5
7.5
7.5
20
20
100%
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
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Groundwater sampling & analysis (GSA) SAG
This subject deals with a wide variety of topics including the following aspects;
◗ planning and preparing for field activities
◗ observational and descriptive skills
◗ communicating effectively with site personnel, drillers and supervisors
◗ applying field sampling and monitoring procedures, including pre-treatment, containers, preservation, storage, labelling and traceability
◗ demonstrating correct and safe use, of field instruments and/or equipment, including field calibration
◗ identifying and rectifying basic instrument faults
◗ collecting representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan
◗ preserving the integrity of samples
◗ identifying atypical sampling conditions and samples and taking appropriate action
◗ cleaning, decontaminating and maintaining purging/sampling equipment
◗ completing sampling records and writing/compiling concise and accurate reports
◗ seeking advice when issues/problems are beyond scope of competence or responsibility
◗ following requirements for the disposal of waste and the preservation of the environment
◗ working safely
◗ terminology used to describe aquifers, drilling/construction of wells and bores, and groundwater sampling/testing procedures
◗ principles of representative sampling and field testing of common groundwater parameters
◗ preservation of the integrity of samples
◗ maintaining identification of samples relative to their source, enterprise and/or legal traceability requirements
◗ typical values of groundwater parameters, common pollutants and contaminants
◗ links between quality control, quality assurance, quality management systems and sampling procedures
◗ enterprise procedures dealing with legislative requirements for the handling, labelling and transport of hazardous goods and other WHS aspects
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Groundwater sampling & analysis (GSA) SAG
The assessment for this unit/ module is recorded as a Class Mark. All assessment events used to determine your result will be locally set and locally marked.
Your results will be reported as DISTINCTION, CREDIT, PASS (AC) or FAIL (NYC). To receive a particular grade you must get at least the mark shown below:
Grade Class mark
DISTINCTION
CREDIT
PASS (ACHIEVED COMPETENCY)
>=83
>=70
>=50
FAIL (NOT YET COMPETENT)
<50
This subject is assessed directly against the unit’s performance criteria.
Unit Elements
Performance
Criteria
Subject
Weighting
Unit
Weighting
MSS025006A All All 100 100
NOTE: The subject weighting MUST add up to 100 for the subject, but the Unit Weighting MAY NOT add up to
100 as each unit is weighted differently in each subject it is used in. Refer to cffet.net/env/assessment for further explanation.
What you will need
To complete this subject successfully you will need;
◗ The course notes
◗ A USB flash or thumb drive.
◗ Access to a computer with internet, email and general office programs
◗ Administrator rights to download and install free software (if required)
◗ General computer skills
Where to get help
Contact your teacher [ www.cffet.net/env/contacts ] if you run into any trouble this unit. You would be surprised how flexible we are at accommodating your needs, but communication
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Groundwater sampling & analysis (GSA) SAG is the key. If you don’t let us know you are having trouble, we may have trouble trying to help you.
References
Note that you are not required to purchase, download or read these references (unless specifically directed to by your teacher). Some of these resources might be available from your teacher or library for free.
DIPNR. (2004). Guideline for the preparation of Environmental Management Plans.
Sydney:
DIPNR.
DSEWPC. (2009, September 9). EMS . Retrieved May 27, 2013, from environment.gov.au: http://www.environment.gov.au/land/management/ems/index.html
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
(n.d.).
EPA, N. (1996). Environmental Guidelines: Solid Waste Lanfills.
Chatswood: Environmental
Protection Authority.
Ferrier, R. C. (2010). Handbook of Catchment Management.
Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Grammeno, Gaby (Ed). (2009). Planning Occupational Health and Safety, 8th Ed.
Melbourne:
McPherson's Printing Group.
Nielsen, D. M. (2007). The Essential Handbook of Groundwater Sampling.
Boca Raton: CRC
Press.
Sundaram, B. E. (2009). Groundwater Sampling and Analysis: A Field Guide.
Canberra:
Commonwealth of Australia. vanLoon, G. W. (2011). Environmental Chemistry: a global perspective.
New York: Oxford
University Press.
Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011.
(n.d.).
Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
(n.d.).
Younger, P. (2007). Goundwater in the Environment.
Carlton, Victoria, Australia: Blackwell
Publishing.
Resources
◗ Nil
Students are to submit all assessments by the due date to the subject teacher by email using the filename format outlined in the assessment document.
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