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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. 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
2. 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
3. Identify hazards and workplace safe work procedures associated with the site, samples, test methods and equipment used
4. Confirm site location, access, timing and any special test requirements
5. Assemble all required equipment/materials and check that they are fit for purpose
6. Stow equipment/materials to ensure their safe transport, as necessary
7. Arrange transport to site, as necessary
8. Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to other workers during testing/sampling
   • Identify locations for in situ tests in accordance with test method or client instructions
9. Set up, check and operate test equipment safely and in accordance with workplace procedures and test method
10. Perform tests as specified in test method or workplace procedures
11. Take sufficient test measurements to ensure reliable data
12. Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions
13. Recognise and record details of site conditions that may impact on data quality
14. Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence
15. Collect site samples and prepare test pieces
    • Identify locations for sample collection in accordance with test method or client instructions
16. Seek advice if samples cannot be collected or if sampling procedures require modification
17. Obtain required samples and maintain their integrity in accordance with sampling procedures or test method
18. Label all samples to ensure their traceability
19. Recognise and record any information about the sample appearance or site conditions that may impact on sample integrity
20. Prepare required test pieces and organise their safe curing, storage and/or transport in accordance with test method
21. Finalise field testing
    • Re-instate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) to avoid environmental damage, including stormwater run-off and/or transfer of pests
23. Check that all equipment/materials are present and undamaged prior to re-stowing them for safe transport, as necessary
24. Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tests and prior to leaving site
25. Check serviceability of test equipment on return to base, before storage
26. Complete site safety plans, equipment logs and test reports in accordance with workplace procedures
27. Maintain a safe work environment
    • Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
28. Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
29. Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental/quarantine requirements and workplace procedures