MSS025008 - Monitor and evaluate noise

This unit of competency covers the ability to monitor noise using handheld sound level meters and fixed noise monitoring stations with either data logging or telemetry. It includes the ability to perform noise surveys, process data and report results in accordance with workplace standards.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental services (e.g. monitoring of environmental and/or occupational noise); environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; environmental management; and occupational hygiene.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.