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Evidence Guide: MSL973021 - Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials

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MSL973021 - Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Perform field tests

  1. Identify locations for in situ tests in accordance with test method or client instructions
  2. Set up, check and operate test equipment safely and in accordance with workplace procedures and test method
  3. Perform tests as specified in test method or workplace procedures
  4. Take sufficient test measurements to ensure reliable data
  5. Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions
  6. Recognise and record details of site conditions that may impact on data quality
  7. Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence
Identify locations for in situ tests in accordance with test method or client instructions

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Set up, check and operate test equipment safely and in accordance with workplace procedures and test method

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Perform tests as specified in test method or workplace procedures

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Take sufficient test measurements to ensure reliable data

Completed
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Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions

Completed
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Recognise and record details of site conditions that may impact on data quality

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Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence

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Prepare for field-based acceptance tests

  1. Review job request to identify the test method and equipment involved, samples to be collected and/or test pieces to be prepared
Review job request to identify the test method and equipment involved, samples to be collected and/or test pieces to be prepared

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Identify hazards and workplace safe work procedures associated with the site, samples, test methods and equipment used

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Confirm site location, access, timing and any special test requirements

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Assemble all required equipment/materials and check that they are fit for purpose

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Stow equipment/materials to ensure their safe transport, as necessary

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Arrange transport to site, as necessary

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Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to other workers during testing/sampling

  1. Identify locations for in situ tests in accordance with test method or client instructions
Identify locations for in situ tests in accordance with test method or client instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set up, check and operate test equipment safely and in accordance with workplace procedures and test method

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform tests as specified in test method or workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take sufficient test measurements to ensure reliable data

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognise and record details of site conditions that may impact on data quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect site samples and prepare test pieces

  1. Identify locations for sample collection in accordance with test method or client instructions
Identify locations for sample collection in accordance with test method or client instructions

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Seek advice if samples cannot be collected or if sampling procedures require modification

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Obtain required samples and maintain their integrity in accordance with sampling procedures or test method

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Label all samples to ensure their traceability

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Recognise and record any information about the sample appearance or site conditions that may impact on sample integrity

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Prepare required test pieces and organise their safe curing, storage and/or transport in accordance with test method

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Finalise field testing

  1. Re-instate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures
Re-instate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures

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Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) to avoid environmental damage, including stormwater run-off and/or transfer of pests

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Check that all equipment/materials are present and undamaged prior to re-stowing them for safe transport, as necessary

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Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tests and prior to leaving site

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Check serviceability of test equipment on return to base, before storage

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Complete site safety plans, equipment logs and test reports in accordance with workplace procedures

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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
Use safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others

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Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste

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Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental/quarantine requirements and workplace procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge