Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL974014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Classify soils
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL974014 - Classify soils |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to classify soils for geotechnical and civil construction purposes using the symbols and descriptors specified in the Australian Standard for Geotechnical Site Investigations (AS 1726-1993 Geotechnical site investigations, or its replacement). The unit involves confirming the client’s requirements, physical examination of site samples, interpreting field observations and test results and assignment of an appropriate soil classification. Personnel are expected to recognise and rectify obvious errors or unexpected results, perform confirmatory tests if required and seek advice to deal with situations beyond their own technical competence.This competency is typically performed by laboratory technicians working in the construction, mining and drilling industry sectors under the guidance of a geotechnical paraprofessional or engineer.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgment of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials Holistic assessment methods include: review of soil classifications completed by the candidate feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s ability to conduct soil classifications safely, efficiently and in accordance with work instructions examples of workplace documentation completed by the candidate such as records and calculations observation of the candidate performing soil classification tasks oral or written questioning about soil classification procedures, test methods, common soil classification problems and interpretation of site data. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: access to job requests, client requirements, relevant site documentation and samples workplace procedures, standards, test methods and equipment manuals equipment and materials specified in test methods safety clothing and equipment, including helmets, boots, gloves, earmuffs and glasses. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to classify soil samples |
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Element: Examine properties of soil samples |
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Element: Analyse available test results |
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Element: Record soil classification |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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