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

MSL975051 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise geotechnical site investigations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL975051 - Supervise geotechnical site investigations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to supervise and direct geotechnical site investigations based on observation and testing. The unit involves confirming the scope of the investigation, liaising with site personnel and coordinating geotechnical sampling and testing activities, collecting reliable data and reporting results. Personnel are also expected to interpret results in the field, provide reliable advice to clients, recognise and rectify obvious errors or unexpected results and troubleshoot common problems.This unit applies to technical officers working in the construction materials testing sector. This unit of competency is typically performed by experienced technicians or engineering paraprofessionals, who often supervise, or direct less experienced technical personnel.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: Plan geotechnical investigation
  • Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation
       
Element: Conduct desktop study of existing site information
       
Element: Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project
       
Element: Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications
       
Element: Select human and physical resources required for the job
       
Element: Conduct risk assessment and control risk
       
Element: Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements
       
Element: Ensure ongoing liaison with stakeholders during project
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Arrange deployment of personnel and resources to site
       
Element: Arrange for the physical location of services, as required, and reconcile test locations
       
Element: Coordinate geotechnical sampling and testing
  • Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements
       
Element: Ensure test data and observations are recorded in accordance with workplace practices
       
Element: Review the progress of sampling and testing against the project schedule and provide any feedback to client
       
Element: Review samples and field data and schedule testing
       
Element: Ensure the finalisation of site operations according to project brief or relevant standard
       
Element: Analyse project data and report to client
  • Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals
       
Element: Analyse project data and provide regular reports to the client using the agreed format
       
Element: Maintain workplace records
  • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
       
Element: Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
       
Element: Promote a safe work environment
  • Promote the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
       
Element: Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consult with project personnel to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential problems and conflicts 
 
 
Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements 
 
 
 
 
Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals 
 
Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required 
 
Promote the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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