Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSL974027 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor performance of structures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL974027 - Monitor performance of structures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to monitor civil engineering structures (such as roads, dams, embankments, open cut faces, bridges, tunnels, towers and other concrete/steel erections) to measure their performance, confirm design parameters or measure the effects of improvements or rehabilitation. The unit involves confirming the requirements of the monitoring activities, liaising with site personnel, performing monitoring activities, setting up monitoring equipment, collecting reliable data and reporting results. Personnel are also expected to interpret results in the field, recognise/rectify obvious errors or unexpected results and troubleshoot common problems.This unit applies to laboratory personnel working in the geotechnical, construction material testing, civil engineering and mining industry sectors.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Testing
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm requirements for monitoring activities
  • Review job request to confirm the purpose and objectives of monitoring activities with supervising staff
       
Element: Review emergency plans, site hazards, risk assessments, safe work procedures and environmental requirements, associated with the monitoring activities and site requirements
       
Element: Review any available data from previous monitoring at the site to identify expected values and any trends in results
       
Element: Liaise with client to arrange site access, confirm timing and clarify the need for permits, induction training or any other special requirements
       
Element: Confirm details of monitoring instruments to be used, parameters to be measured and the data formats required by users
       
Element: Prepare for monitoring activities
  • Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits
       
Element: Make appropriate travel arrangements to and from the site, as required
       
Element: Assemble all required instruments, equipment and supplies and check that they are fit for purpose
       
Element: Stow monitoring instruments, equipment and supplies to ensure their safe transport
       
Element: Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to other workers during monitoring
       
Element: Complete site induction as necessary
       
Element: Collect and verify monitoring data
  • Use barriers and signage to control access to work area in accordance with workplace safety procedures
       
Element: Perform pre-use checks of instruments and trial measurements to ensure they are operating within specifications
       
Element: Identify location for monitoring in accordance with work instructions and/or test method
       
Element: Operate instruments safely and in accordance with work instructions, test method, and/or manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Take sufficient measurements to ensure that data meets quality requirements
       
Element: Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions
       
Element: Recognise and record/photograph details of site conditions that may impact on data quality
       
Element: Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence
       
Element: Finalise monitoring activities
  • Remove signage and barriers and reinstate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Ensure all data is stored safely before shutdown of instrument/equipment
       
Element: Clean all instruments and equipment (and vehicle as necessary) to avoid environmental damage, including stormwater run-off and/or transfer of pests
       
Element: Check that all instruments, equipment and supplies are present and undamaged before re-stowing them for safe transport
       
Element: Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of monitoring activities and prior to leaving site
       
Element: On return to base, check serviceability of instruments and equipment before storage
       
Element: Download data into laboratory/workplace information management system in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete site safety plans, instrument/equipment logs and test reports in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Notify supervising staff on completion of activities
       
Element: Report any significant issues arising from monitoring activities to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Minimise environmental impacts of monitoring activities and generation of waste
       
Element: Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental/quarantine requirements and workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review job request to confirm the purpose and objectives of monitoring activities with supervising staff 
 
 
 
 
Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits 
 
 
 
 
 
Use barriers and signage to control access to work area in accordance with workplace safety procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remove signage and barriers and reinstate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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