Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the requirements for determining material strength
- Determine strength of materials task through requests, design briefs or equivalent and clarified with appropriate personnel.
- Seek appropriate expert advice with respect to the strength of materials task and according to enterprise procedures.
- Obtain resources needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety.
- Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.
- Select the appropriate testing regime
- Undertake materials testing
- Verify, document and interpret outcomes