Quarry Industry training at Bendigo TAFE

JILLIAN MANNIX, Teacher Primary Industries from Bendigo TAFE reports on collect routine site sampling training (MSL952001A).

THE Sample Collection course was initially delivered late in 2011. Following a review by various industry experts; this course is ready for delivery now at your worksite.

The training has been aligned to the relevant national competency standard and tasks performed at your Quarry work sites.

This unit of competency covers the ability to collect samples at Resource Industry sites such as a quarry, using specified equipment and routine procedures. It is applicable for new and existing employees, operators, field assistants and laboratory assistants in all industry sectors. It will be particularly useful for Weighbridge Operators, Laboratory Operators, Leading Hands and Quarry Managers.

The value of doing the training would be to reduce costs, confirm compliance and skills and to remove any doubt of testing results on your products.

Elements of the course include:

• Prepare for sampling
• Conduct sampling
• Finalise sampling
• Maintain a safe work environment

Skills and knowledge developed include:

• The importance of closely following sampling procedures
• Minimising environmental impact
• Maintaining the integrity and security of samples
• Key terminology and concepts, such as sample, contamination, traceability, integrity and chain of custody
• Demonstrating legal traceability requirements
• Why the samples have been collected
• The function of key sampling equipment/materials
• Hazards, risks and safety procedures

Bendigo TAFE is offering flexible delivery options to minimise down time or time off the job. Call us to discuss how we can tailor the delivery mode to suit your requirements, and achieve the most effective and efficient training results for you and your employees.

Other training Bendigo TAFE offer includes:

• Safe use and handling of Explosives
• MARCSTA
• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30109)
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Technology (MSL40109)
• Diploma of Laboratory Technology (MSL50109)
• Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations (RII20209)
• Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (RII30111)
• Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations (RII40109).

For further information contact
illian: jmannix@bendigotafe.edu.au or by phoning 03 54341752
Stacey: sclark@bendigotafe.edu.au or by phoning on 03 54351653

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