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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct site sampling
   • 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
2. Conduct site testing
   • 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
3. Maintain records
   • Record details of site sampling, testing and material types in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Maintain confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Prepare for on-site operations
   • Confirm details of the job, location, work instructions, appropriate sampling/test procedures and safety requirements with supervisor
5. Identify likely site hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures that are specified for the job and materials used
6. Collect, check and stow all tools, equipment and materials required at the site
7. Confirm site access requirements, such as entry permits and participate in safety induction as required
8. Conduct excavation of boreholes, test pits and/or trenches
   • Confirm specified sampling/testing locations with supervisor
9. Excavate to the specified sampling/testing depth, minimising disturbance and potential contamination of the site
10. Ensure materials from different strata are kept separate
11. Identify materials and record changes of the strata and the test results
    • Prepare and check sampling equipment and materials
12. Take disturbed and undisturbed samples as directed and in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
13. Label samples and record samples/site conditions in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
    • Conduct pre-use checks of test equipment
14. Perform basic tests as directed and in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
15. Record data in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
16. Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and seek advice
17. Complete site operations
    • Reinstate the site in accordance with instructions
18. Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) avoiding environmental damage, stormwater contamination or spread of pests
19. Check all equipment and materials prior to re-stowing them for safe transport
20. Handle and transport samples in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tasks and prior to leaving site (if unsupervised)
22. Check serviceability of test equipment before storage
    • Record details of site sampling, testing and material types in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Maintain confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures
24. Maintain a safe work environment
    • Use safe work procedures and PPE to ensure personal safety and that of others
25. Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
26. Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures