Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSL975031 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL975031 - Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to supervise and direct the placement of materials, such as soil, concrete and asphalt, at a construction site. The unit involves confirming the requirements of the inspection and testing plans, liaising with site personnel and organising sampling and testing activities, collecting reliable data and reporting results. Personnel are also expected to interpret results in the field, provide reliable advice to construction personnel, recognise and rectify obvious errors or unexpected results and troubleshoot common problems. This unit applies to technical officers working in the construction materials testing sector. This unit of competency is typically performed by experienced technicians or engineering paraprofessionals who often supervise or direct less experienced technical personnel.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Testing
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for on-site operations
  • Identify the job, consult with the client and obtain relevant information, including the level of supervision required, drawings and specifications
       
Element: Select equipment and materials required for the job
       
Element: Identify site hazards and the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for job
       
Element: Organise site induction for self and support personnel as required
       
Element: Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and resolve any variations
       
Element: Select suitable transport for site access
       
Element: Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements
       
Element: Establish on-site operations
  • Consult with the site superintendent to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential site problems and conflicts
       
Element: Set up facilities for supervision, testing and sample storage
       
Element: Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project, including survey control points
       
Element: Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications
       
Element: Supervise materials placement
  • Conduct inspection and direct sampling and testing in accordance with project requirements
       
Element: Direct and advise the site superintendent based on test results and observations
       
Element: Record test data and observations in accordance with workplace practices
       
Element: Send samples to the base laboratory for testing as required
       
Element: Ensure cleaning of equipment does not cause environmental damage
       
Element: Supervise the removal of equipment and materials from site
       
Element: Analyse project data and report to client
  • Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals
       
Element: Analyse project data and provide reports to client in the agreed format and at agreed times
       
Element: Maintain workplace records
  • Ensure site results are documented in accordance with workplace practices
       
Element: Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information
       
Element: Prepare and issue a final project report detailing supervision and testing carried out, statement of compliance and relevant tables and plans as required
       
Element: Promote a safe work environment
  • Promote the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment
       
Element: Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
       
Element: Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the job, consult with the client and obtain relevant information, including the level of supervision required, drawings and specifications 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consult with the site superintendent to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential site problems and conflicts 
 
 
 
Conduct inspection and direct sampling and testing in accordance with project requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals 
 
Ensure site results are documented in accordance with workplace practices 
 
 
Promote the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment 
 
 

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