This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare for and conduct activities, such as excavations, sampling and testing, as part of a site investigation team. Personnel are expected to identify common site problems and seek advice to deal with situations beyond their own technical competence.

This unit applies to laboratory assistants working under the close supervision of a senior technician in the construction, mining and drilling industry sectors.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Prepare and check sampling equipment and materials
Take disturbed and undisturbed samples as directed and in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
Label samples and record samples/site conditions in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
Conduct pre-use checks of test equipment
Perform basic tests as directed and in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
Record data in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and seek advice
Record details of site sampling, testing and material types in accordance with workplace procedures
Maintain confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures
Confirm details of the job, location, work instructions, appropriate sampling/test procedures and safety requirements with supervisor
Confirm specified sampling/testing locations with supervisor
Prepare and check sampling equipment and materials
Conduct pre-use checks of test equipment
Reinstate the site in accordance with instructions
Record details of site sampling, testing and material types in accordance with workplace procedures
Use safe work procedures and PPE to ensure personal safety and that of others

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