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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan geotechnical investigation
   • Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation
2. Conduct desktop study of existing site information
3. Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project
4. Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications
5. Select human and physical resources required for the job
6. Conduct risk assessment and control risk
7. Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements
8. Ensure ongoing liaison with stakeholders during project
9. Establish on-site operations
   • Consult with project personnel to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential problems and conflicts
10. Arrange deployment of personnel and resources to site
11. Arrange for the physical location of services, as required, and reconcile test locations
12. Coordinate geotechnical sampling and testing
    • Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements
13. Ensure test data and observations are recorded in accordance with workplace practices
14. Review the progress of sampling and testing against the project schedule and provide any feedback to client
15. Review samples and field data and schedule testing
16. Ensure the finalisation of site operations according to project brief or relevant standard
17. Analyse project data and report to client
    • Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals
18. Analyse project data and provide regular reports to the client using the agreed format
19. Maintain workplace records
    • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
20. Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
21. Promote a safe work environment
    • Promote the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
22. Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
23. Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures