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Evidence Guide: MSL974027 - Monitor performance of structures

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

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MSL974027 - Monitor performance of structures

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

Confirm requirements for monitoring activities

  1. Review job request to confirm the purpose and objectives of monitoring activities with supervising staff
Review job request to confirm the purpose and objectives of monitoring activities with supervising staff

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Review emergency plans, site hazards, risk assessments, safe work procedures and environmental requirements, associated with the monitoring activities and site requirements

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Review any available data from previous monitoring at the site to identify expected values and any trends in results

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Liaise with client to arrange site access, confirm timing and clarify the need for permits, induction training or any other special requirements

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Confirm details of monitoring instruments to be used, parameters to be measured and the data formats required by users

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Prepare for monitoring activities

  1. Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits
Complete all administrative requirements and obtain appropriate approvals/permits

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Make appropriate travel arrangements to and from the site, as required

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Assemble all required instruments, equipment and supplies and check that they are fit for purpose

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Stow monitoring instruments, equipment and supplies to ensure their safe transport

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

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Complete site induction as necessary

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Collect and verify monitoring data

  1. Use barriers and signage to control access to work area in accordance with workplace safety procedures
Use barriers and signage to control access to work area in accordance with workplace safety procedures

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Perform pre-use checks of instruments and trial measurements to ensure they are operating within specifications

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Identify location for monitoring in accordance with work instructions and/or test method

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Operate instruments safely and in accordance with work instructions, test method, and/or manufacturer specifications

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Take sufficient measurements to ensure that data meets quality requirements

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Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and take appropriate corrective actions

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Recognise and record/photograph 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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Finalise monitoring activities

  1. Remove signage and barriers and reinstate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures
Remove signage and barriers and reinstate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with workplace procedures

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Ensure all data is stored safely before shutdown of instrument/equipment

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Clean all instruments and 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 instruments, equipment and supplies are present and undamaged before re-stowing them for safe transport

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Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of monitoring activities and prior to leaving site

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On return to base, check serviceability of instruments and equipment before storage

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Download data into laboratory/workplace information management system in accordance with workplace procedures

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

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Notify supervising staff on completion of activities

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Report any significant issues arising from monitoring activities to appropriate personnel

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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 monitoring activities 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: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge