MSS11
Diploma of
Environmental Monitoring & Technology
MSS025009A
Perform sampling & testing of air
Completion Summary
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Trainee Assessment Guide
Evidence collection guide for RPL
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Table of contents
UNIT INTRODUCTION
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Description
Application
Resources
Grading
Critical aspects
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HOW DO I COMPLETE THIS UNIT?
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Step 1 - Interview
Step 2 - Collect
Step 3 - Submit
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ASSESSMENT GUIDE
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Elements & Performance Criteria
Physical evidence of competence
Evidence of required knowledge
Evidence of skills demonstration
Other methods of assessment
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RANGE STATEMENT
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Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements
Ambient air parameters
Indoor air parameters
Occupational (workplace) air parameters
Sampling equipment
Testing equipment
Enterprise procedures for field activities
Additional equipment
Hazards
OHS and environmental management requirements
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FINAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
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Trainee assessment readiness
Workplace assessor details
RTO assessor details
Competence assessment
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Unit Introduction
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to collect and test gaseous and particulate
components in ambient, indoor and occupational air. Personnel will normally work within an
existing sampling or monitoring plan. They will continually monitor levels of risk, apply
specified safe working procedures and use prescribed safety equipment.
Application
This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians in a range of industry
sectors, such as:
◗ environmental services involved with sampling and monitoring of ambient air, indoor air
and workplace air parameters
◗ occupational hygiene
◗ environmental compliance, auditing and inspection.
Resources
Resources for this unit may be available at cffet.net/env. Speak to your assessor about the
need for these resources.
Grading
Your result will be recorded and reported to you as Distinction or Credit or Competent or
Not yet Competent (NC).
Critical aspects
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the
skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include:
◗ demonstrating an understanding of the legislative framework relevant to air quality
◗ using air quality measurement terminology accurately
◗ interpreting and applying site air sampling/monitoring plans and procedures
◗ collecting reliable, representative air samples in accordance with methods/procedures
◗ operating, maintaining and calibrating air quality measurement instrumentation to
produce consistently valid and accurate results
◗ interpreting gross features of data, identifying atypical results as out-of-normal range or
an artefact and making relevant conclusions
◗ calculating results using appropriate units/precision
◗ providing accurate, complete records of sampling and testing observations, data and
results
◗ working safely and follow relevant legislative requirements for the disposal of waste and
the preservation of the environment.
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How do I complete this unit?
Step 1 - Interview
The easiest way to get RPL is credit transfer from another course. If you think you can get
100% credit transfer for this unit from another course, do not continue with this guide.
With this document in hand, contact your assessor and ask for an RPL interview. After the
interview, you will be able to use this document to map out how you will collect you
evidence.
◗ Using the table of Elements & Performance Criteria, speak with your assessor and
identify what you can and cannot provide evidence for.
◗ Discuss how you will prove your competence by using the How can I show I can do this
task? column form the table by using the bold words from the table to help you choose
the most appropriate form of evidence collection.
Step 2 - Collect
Once you have mapped how you are going to prove your competence with your assessor,
use the following sections of this guide to collect all your evidence.
◗ Complete the Physical evidence of competence section which will collect all the
paperwork evidence for you such as training records, policies, procedures, audits etc.
◗ Answer questions in the Evidence for Required Knowledge section which covers the
minimum amount of theoretical knowledge for the unit. These can be performed
verbally to your assessor if required.
◗ Perform any practical demonstrations of your skills to the assessor, and record these in
the Demonstrations & Observations Table.
Under some circumstances you may be asked by your assessor to demonstrate competence
using techniques that are not listed here. These will need to be recorded in the Other
Methods of Assessment table. Examples include workplace projects, exams, external
licences or any other method such as third party reporting.
Step 3 - Submit
Once you have completed the collection of evidence for this unit, you need to submit you’re
the evidence to your assessor (by email, post, however you want). You assessor will review
the evidence and identify any gaps.
◗ If no gaps are found, you ask for the Final Assessment Report to be signed off by your
assessor and workplace supervisor (if required under rules of traineeships).
◗ If gap training is required, you will need to fill those gaps under the guidance of your
assessor to achieve competence.
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Assessment Guide
Elements & Performance Criteria
This table lists the Elements (E) and Performance Criteria (PC) for the unit. The Elements
describe the broader functions or activities of a job, while the Performance Criteria outline
the specific skills and knowledge you must gain competency in.
Read through the table of PC’s and identify those that you can and cannot do. Speak with
your assessor and write comments as to how you can show you are competent.
Elements
Performance Criteria
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Confirm air
1.1 Review available site information,
sampling and
such as site plan, sampling/testing
testing
locations and history of
requirements
sampling/testing
with
1.2 Confirm the scope and purpose of air
supervisor
sampling/testing and data
requirements
1.3 Confirm sampling methods, locations,
numbers and types of samples, and
duration/frequency of sampling from
enterprise or client’s sampling plan
1.4 Check that all air sampling/testing
procedures are in accordance with
client or enterprise requirements,
relevant standards and guidelines
Prepare for air 2.1 Identify site and sampling/testing
sampling and
hazards and review enterprise safety
testing
procedures
2.2 Liaise with relevant personnel to
arrange site access and obtain all
clearances and/or permits, as
necessary
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2.3 Review field sampling procedures and
sample preparation methods
required for specific laboratory tests
2.4 Select sampling equipment and
conditions to achieve representative
samples and preserve sample
integrity during collection, storage
and transit
2.5 Ensure all reagents, solutions,
standards and blanks (as appropriate)
are obtained and/or ready for field
use
2.6 Select field test
equipment/instruments and check
operation and calibration, as
required, in accordance with
procedures and manufacturer
instructions
2.7 Assemble, check, stow all sampling
equipment, field test equipment,
materials, containers and safety
equipment
2.8 Arrange suitable transport to, from
and around site, as required
Conduct
3.1 Locate sampling sites and, if required,
sampling of air
services at the site
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3.2 Conduct representative sampling in
accordance with sampling plan and
defined procedures for field and/or
laboratory testing
3.3 Ensure all controls, blanks and
replicate samples are properly
integrated into the sampling process
3.4 Record all information and label
samples in accordance with
traceability requirements
3.5 Record environmental conditions and
any atypical observations made
during sampling that may impact on
sample representativeness or
integrity
3.6 Transport all samples back to base
according to enterprise procedures
and relevant guidelines
Conduct field 4.1 Take sufficient measurements of all
and laboratory
samples and standards, if
testing of air
appropriate, to obtain reliable data
4.2 Obtain sample or subsample for
designated field test or locate
established locations for in-situ
testing
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Provide examples to
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4.3 Set up, check/calibrate and operate
equipment, instruments, reagents,
gases and in accordance with test
methods/procedures and
manufacturer instructions
4.4 Perform tests, procedures and any
observations in accordance with
specified methods/procedures
4.5 Record all field/laboratory
observations and results and ensure
that they are accurately transferred
to enterprise information
management system
Process and
interpret air
data
5.1 Review test data noting atypical
observations
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Provide copies of
calculated results to
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5.2 Ensure calculated values are
consistent with expectations
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5.3 Estimate and document uncertainty
of measurement in accordance with
enterprise procedures, if required
5.4 Record processed results in
accordance with enterprise
procedures
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5.5 Interpret trends in data and/or
results and report out-of-specification
or atypical results promptly to
appropriate personnel
5.6 Determine if obvious procedure or
equipment problems have led to
atypical data or results
5.7 Compare results with established air
quality standards, statutory
environmental quality concentration
limits or similar, if relevant
5.8 Finalise reporting of results in
accordance with enterprise
requirements
Maintain a
safe work
environment
6.1 Rehabilitate sampling site to render it
safe and to minimise environmental
impact
6.2 Clean all equipment, containers, work
area and vehicles according to
enterprise procedures
6.3 Check serviceability of all equipment
before storage
6.4 Use defined safe work practices and
personal protective equipment to
ensure personal safety and that of
others
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6.5 Minimise the generation of wastes
and environment impacts
6.6 Rehabilitate sampling site to render it
safe and to minimise environmental
impact
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Physical evidence of competence
When you include physical items as evidence of competence for this unit, make sure you
key it in this table so your assessor can relate it back to the elements and performance
criteria.
NOTE: Only submit what you need. Providing 100 pieces of evidence does not make you
more competent, it just wastes everyone’s time.
Evidence
number
Evidence name
E.g. 1
SWMS ASG23.4 V3 – Chlorine cylinder installation
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Evidence of required knowledge
Complete the following tasks or provide brief answers for the following questions;
1. Complete the following glossary of terms used in atmospheric science;
Term
Definition
Air shed
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Ambient air
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Carcinogen
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Emissions
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Fossil fuels
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Non-methane
Hydrocarbons
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Ozone depleting
substance
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Inversion
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NEPM
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Particles
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Photochemical
smog
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Plume
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PM 2.5
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PM 10
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Pollutant
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Sink
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Source
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Volatile organic
carbons
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2. Explain and provide examples of the following units of measure used in air sampling
& measurement practices;
a. Parts per million (ppm)
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3. Complete the following table describing the composition of the atmosphere;
Constituent
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% Composition
Constant or variable
Nitrogen
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4. What is meant by the term atmospheric stability? In your answer, be sure to explain
the concepts of ‘Lapse rate’ and ‘Temperature inversion’.
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5. How are lapse rates and inversions relevant to atmospheric measures?
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6. Complete the following table describing common air pollutants, such as:
Pollutant
Common source
Common sink
CO
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NO2
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Photochemical O3
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SO2
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Pb
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PM10
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PM2.5
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7. Complete the following table identifying the deleterious effect and legislated limits
of common pollutants (defined in the NEPM) in ambient air.
Pollutant
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CO
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NO2
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O3
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SO2
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8. Complete the following table identifying the analytical techniques and standard
methods used to monitor scheduled pollutants
Pollutant
Technique
Standard method
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9. Explain the principles (i.e. function of key components and operating principles) for
three methods of air quality sampling and analysis methods.
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10. Complete the following table relating the specific legislation, policies and codes of
practice used in air pollution and air quality monitoring to field sampling and
monitoring procedures.
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11. Provide examples of the consequences of incorrect sample labelling from the clients
perspective.
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12. What is meant by the term ‘traceability’? How do traceability concepts apply to
sampling regimes which may involve litigious action?
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13. Identify any health & safety concerns related to specific atmospheric sampling
activities that you undertake for your workplace.
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14. Provide examples of calculations used in your workplace for air pollution analysis.
This will require the purpose of the calculation as well as a worked example. This can
be provided in another format (i.e. Word, Excel etc), but an explanation is required
here.
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15. Choose one particulate and one gaseous method of analysis. For each method,
explain how the collection of the sample is conducted so that the sample is
representative.
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16. What techniques are available to ensure the preservation and the integrity of
samples?
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17. For one piece of equipment you calibrate, identify the equipment, and provide a
brief explanation of the potential consequences of not calibrating (or calibrating
poorly) for both the service provider (you) and the client.
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18. How are the results you obtain from field analysis instrumentation verifiable and the
results ensured to be appropriately quantitative?
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19. For one of the analytical methods you employ, identify specific information available
for you to assist in identifying and rectifying basic instrument faults?
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20. For one analytical procedure you perform, provide an example of atypical data
and/or samples and describe the appropriate action you would take to rectify the
problem.
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21. For one analytical or sampling procedure you use, identify the maintenance you are
required to perform on the equipment. What is the potential consequence of not
maintaining the equipment properly?
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22. Who do you seek advice from in your workplace when issues or problems arise that
are beyond your scope of competence or responsibility? Provide an example (either
anecdotal or simulated).
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23. Identify any waste materials that are used in the field and explain how you prevent
harm to the environment in their disposal.
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24. Complete the following table identifying client communication requirements (which
can be either internal or external clients);
Type of communication
E.g. verbal
Role of person
communicating with
Reason for communication
Security staff
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Evidence of skills demonstration
Can you prove your competence for some or all of the skills in this unit via a demonstration
of some kind? If so, organise the demonstration with your assessor and the assessor will
record the details of the demonstration on this page.
Task being observed
Comments
Date
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PC
E.g. Chlorine cylinder
installation
E.g. Michael was observed replacing
the empty chlorine cylinder with a new
one. Task was completed in accordance
with SWMS.
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Other methods of assessment
Use this table to record methods of assessment not recorded elsewhere in this guide.
Stipulate the type of assessment in the first column and provide details of the assessment
event, location and other pertinent details in the ‘details’ column. Your assessor will
complete the E and PC columns.
Type of assessment
Details
E.g. External training and
certification
E.g. Completed confined space training
with private RTO. Photocopy of training
records attached (see evidence log)
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Range statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different
work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if
used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may
be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the
candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be
included.
Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise
requirements
This may include federal legislation, such as Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 state/territory government legislation and regulations and local
government by-laws, policies, and plans dealing with: land use, acquisition, planning and
protection, environmental protection, pollution and contaminated sites, Australian and
international standards, National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) (Ambient Air
Quality), enterprise sampling and monitoring protocols, equipment manuals and warranties,
supplier catalogue and handbooks, government policy (e.g. environmental protection and
impact assessment), material safety data sheets (MSDS), occupational health and safety
(OHS) national standards and codes of practice, site-specific requirements
Ambient air parameters
Ambient air parameters may include inorganic gases CO and CO2, NOx, SOx, acid gases,
hydrogen sulfide, ozone, fluorides, organic gases including methane and non-methane
hydrocarbons, poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organic oxidants and other
photochemical smog compounds (e.g. poly-aromatic nitrates (PANs)), air toxics including
benzene, toluene and xylenes, formaldehyde, Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH marker), particulates
including deposited matter, suspended matter (PM 10, PM2.5 and PM1), particulate fluorides
and lead.
Indoor air parameters
Indoor air parameters may include inorganic gases, such as CO and CO2, NOx, radon, organic
gases such as, formaldehyde, poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organic oxidants and
other photochemical smog compounds e.g. poly-aromatic nitrates (PANs), particulates such
as PM10, PM2.5, and PM1, microorganisms and spores
Occupational (workplace) air parameters
Occupational (workplace) air parameters may include chemicals listed in the ‘Adopted
National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment’. Concentration levels for action are peak, short term exposure limit (STEL),
time weighted average (TWA)
Sampling equipment
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Sampling equipment may include gas sample bags, gas sample bottles/containers, gas
pipettes , gas syringes, air sampling pumps, sampling manifolds, passive diffusion samplers,
impingers (with absorption solutions), solid adsorbents, colour detection tubes, coated and
uncoated filterssampling trains in continuous gas monitors, pitot tubes, high volume
samplers, dichotomous samplers and gas flow meters.
Testing equipment
Testing equipment may include continuous gas monitors, ultraviolet (UV) absorption (e.g.
ozone), chemiluminescence (e.g. NOx), pulsed fluorescence (e.g. (SOx), non-dispersive
infrared (e.g. CO), flame ionisation detection (FID) (e.g. methane), photo ionisation
detection (PID), integrating nephelometer methodologies (e.g. suspended particulates),
oxygen sensors (e.g. zirconia), gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, atomic absorption
spectrophotometers, infrared spectrophotometers, UV-visible spectrophotometers, tapered
element oscillating microbalance (TEOM), beta gauges, particle counters and portable
(handheld) gas monitors.
Enterprise procedures for field activities
Enterprise procedures for field activities may include field notebooks or log books, standard
operating procedures covering fieldwork, sampling and testing, equipment operating
manuals, calibration procedures, instrument fault-finding procedures and general
maintenance and repair procedures, emergency, first aid and survival procedures,
requirements related to protection of the environment and incident/accident/injury report
forms.
Additional equipment
Additional equipment may include navigation and communication equipment (e.g. compass,
maps, GPS, two-way radio and mobile phone), electric generators and power leads,
calibration gases, data loggers, first aid equipment.
Hazards
Hazards may include solar radiation, dust and noise, exposure to toxic gases, electrical
hazards, accidents, emergencies and incidents, such as snake, insect or animal bites,
exposure to severe weather conditions and manual handling of heavy objects.
OHS and environmental management requirements
These requirements all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and environmental
management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal
legislation - these requirements must not be compromised at any time, all operations
assume the potentially hazardous nature of samples and consumables, and require standard
precautions to be applied and where relevant, users should access and apply current
industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical
Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health.
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Final Assessment Report
Trainee assessment readiness
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Workplace assessor details
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RTO assessor details
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Competence assessment
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