Study Guide

Objective

You know the principles environmental sampling and learn about representative sampling in terrestrial and aquatic environments. You know how to use sampling tools used for different purposes and how the collected samples have to be handled. You are able to work in field conditions. You know the importance of occupational safety and recognize the health risks. You know the different norms and guidelines. You also understand the importance of quality assurance and documentation in sampling.

Content

What kinds of observations are made during sampling?
What are the norms that guide sampling?
What issues are taken into account in the sampling design?
How to ensure the quality of sampling?
What information needs to be documented?
What kind of instruments are used in sampling?
How are samples handled between sampling and analysis?
What does the occupational safety and health of sampling involve?
How to act on sampling sites?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed