Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for trial batch mixing
- Identify the job, materials, appropriate procedures and safety requirements
- 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
- Evaluate properties of the mixture by inspection and standard test methods
- Clean equipment and dispose of materials
- Maintain records
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
- 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.