Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for field-based acceptance tests
- Review job request to identify the test method and equipment involved, samples to be collected and/or test pieces to be prepared
- Identify hazards and workplace safe work procedures associated with the site, samples, test methods and equipment used
- Confirm site location, access, timing and any special test requirements
- Assemble all required equipment/materials and check that they are fit for purpose
- Stow equipment/materials to ensure their safe transport, as necessary
- Arrange transport to site, as necessary
- Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to other workers during testing/sampling
- Perform field tests
- Identify locations for in situ tests in accordance with test method or client instructions
- Set up, check and operate test equipment safely and in accordance with workplace procedures and test method
- Perform tests as specified in test method or workplace procedures
- Take sufficient test measurements to ensure reliable data
- Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions
- Recognise and record details of site conditions that may impact on data quality
- Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence
- Collect site samples and prepare test pieces
- Identify locations for sample collection in accordance with test method or client instructions
- Seek advice if samples cannot be collected or if sampling procedures require modification
- Obtain required samples and maintain their integrity in accordance with sampling procedures or test method
- Label all samples to ensure their traceability
- Recognise and record any information about the sample appearance or site conditions that may impact on sample integrity
- Prepare required test pieces and organise their safe curing, storage and/or transport in accordance with test method
- Finalise field testing
- Re-instate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) to avoid environmental damage, including stormwater run-off and/or transfer of pests
- Check that all equipment/materials are present and undamaged prior to re-stowing them for safe transport, as necessary
- Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tests and prior to leaving site
- Check serviceability of test equipment on return to base, before storage
- Complete site safety plans, equipment logs and test reports in accordance with workplace procedures
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
- Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
- Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental/quarantine requirements and workplace procedures