Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain records
- Prepare for trial batch mixing
- Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and report any variations
- Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials in accordance with job requirements
- Confirm the properties and quantities of materials to be used
- Confirm that the required materials are available and ready for use
- Mix trial batch for evaluation
- Mix the materials according to established procedures
- Discharge the mixture ready for inspection and testing according to established procedures
- Record details of the mix and any observations according to established procedures
- Evaluate properties of the mixture by inspection and standard test methods
- Use established procedures and metrology concepts to perform specified tests and calculations
- Handle and transport samples in accordance with established procedures
- Label samples and record details in accordance with established procedures
- Clean equipment and dispose of materials
- Return unused materials to storage
- Dispose of excess materials safely and ethically
- Maintain equipment records in accordance with established procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of workplace information
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
- Ensure safe disposal of laboratory and hazardous wastes
- Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents as required