Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL974002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct geotechnical site investigations
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL974002 - Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare for and conduct and conclude site activities, such as excavations, sampling and testing as part of a geotechnical investigation team. Personnel are expected to solve common site problems and seek advice to deal with situations beyond their own technical competence.This competency is typically performed by laboratory technicians working under the guidance of a geotechnical paraprofessional or engineer.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory technicians working in the construction, mining and drilling industry sectors.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgment of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL952002 Handle and transport samples or equipment MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan MSL973001 Perform basic tests Holistic assessment methods include: review of the candidate’s work outputs, such as plans and reports of investigations conducted; site sampling and test data feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s conduct of geotechnical investigations safely, efficiently and in accordance with work instructions examples of workplace documentation completed by the candidate, such as site plans, equipment logs and site investigation reports observation of the candidate performing geotechnical sampling, testing and site reinstatement tasks oral or written questioning about safety procedures, sampling and testing procedures, dealing with common site problems and interpretation of site data. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: access to geotechnical sites and relevant site documentation workplace procedures, sampling plans, test methods and equipment manuals consumables; hand tools; field sampling and test equipment, such as dynamic cone penetration (DCP) testing, standard penetration testing (SPT), shear vane, pocket penetrometer and water level indicator excavation equipment, such as hand and power augers, powered excavators, generators and jack hammers safety clothing and equipment, including helmets, boots, gloves, earmuffs and glasses. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for on-site operations |
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Element: Arrange excavation of boreholes, test pits and/or trenches |
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Element: Conduct site sampling |
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Element: Conduct testing |
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Element: Finalise site operations |
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Element: Maintain records |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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