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Evidence Guide: MSL975007 - Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites

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MSL975007 - Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for on-site operations

  1. Identify the job, consult with the client and obtain relevant information, including the level of supervision required, drawings and specifications
  2. Select equipment and materials required for the job
  3. Identify site hazards and the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for job
  4. Organise site induction for self and support personnel as required
  5. Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and resolve any variations
  6. Select suitable transport for site access
  7. Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements
Identify the job, consult with the client and obtain relevant information, including the level of supervision required, drawings and specifications

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Select equipment and materials required for the job

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Identify site hazards and the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for job

Completed
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Organise site induction for self and support personnel as required

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Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and resolve any variations

Completed
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Select suitable transport for site access

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Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements

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Establish on-site operations

  1. 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
  2. Set up facilities for supervision, testing and sample storage
  3. Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project, including survey control points
  4. Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with 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

Completed
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Set up facilities for supervision, testing and sample storage

Completed
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Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project, including survey control points

Completed
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Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

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Supervise materials placement

  1. Conduct inspection, sampling and testing in accordance with project requirements
  2. Direct and advise the site superintendent based on test results and observations
  3. Record test data and observations in accordance with workplace practices
  4. Send samples to the base laboratory for testing as required
  5. Ensure cleaning of equipment does not cause environmental damage
  6. Supervise the removal of equipment and materials from site
Conduct inspection, sampling and testing in accordance with project requirements

Completed
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Direct and advise the site superintendent based on test results and observations

Completed
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Record test data and observations in accordance with workplace practices

Completed
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Send samples to the base laboratory for testing as required

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Ensure cleaning of equipment does not cause environmental damage

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Supervise the removal of equipment and materials from site

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Analyse project data and report to client

  1. Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals
  2. Analyse project data and provide reports to client in the agreed format and at agreed times
Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals

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Analyse project data and provide reports to client in the agreed format and at agreed times

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Maintain workplace records

  1. Ensure site results are documented in accordance with workplace practices
  2. Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information
  3. Prepare and issue a final project report detailing supervision and testing carried out, statement of compliance and relevant tables and plans as required
Ensure site results are documented in accordance with workplace practices

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Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information

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Prepare and issue a final project report detailing supervision and testing carried out, statement of compliance and relevant tables and plans as required

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Promote a safe work environment

  1. Promote the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment
  2. Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
  3. Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures
Promote the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment

Completed
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Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste

Completed
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Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for on-site operations

1.1

Identify the job, consult with the client and obtain relevant information, including the level of supervision required, drawings and specifications

1.2

Select equipment and materials required for the job

1.3

Identify site hazards and the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for job

1.4

Organise site induction for self and support personnel as required

1.5

Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and resolve any variations

1.6

Select suitable transport for site access

1.7

Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements

2

Establish on-site operations

2.1

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

2.2

Set up facilities for supervision, testing and sample storage

2.3

Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project, including survey control points

2.4

Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

3

Supervise materials placement

3.1

Conduct inspection, sampling and testing in accordance with project requirements

3.2

Direct and advise the site superintendent based on test results and observations

3.3

Record test data and observations in accordance with workplace practices

3.4

Send samples to the base laboratory for testing as required

3.5

Ensure cleaning of equipment does not cause environmental damage

3.6

Supervise the removal of equipment and materials from site

4

Analyse project data and report to client

4.1

Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals

4.2

Analyse project data and provide reports to client in the agreed format and at agreed times

5

Maintain workplace records

5.1

Ensure site results are documented in accordance with workplace practices

5.2

Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information

5.3

Prepare and issue a final project report detailing supervision and testing carried out, statement of compliance and relevant tables and plans as required

6

Promote a safe work environment

6.1

Promote the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment

6.2

Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste

6.3

Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for on-site operations

1.1

Identify the job, consult with the client and obtain relevant information, including the level of supervision required, drawings and specifications

1.2

Select equipment and materials required for the job

1.3

Identify site hazards and the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for job

1.4

Organise site induction for self and support personnel as required

1.5

Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and resolve any variations

1.6

Select suitable transport for site access

1.7

Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements

2

Establish on-site operations

2.1

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

2.2

Set up facilities for supervision, testing and sample storage

2.3

Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project, including survey control points

2.4

Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

3

Supervise materials placement

3.1

Conduct inspection, sampling and testing in accordance with project requirements

3.2

Direct and advise the site superintendent based on test results and observations

3.3

Record test data and observations in accordance with workplace practices

3.4

Send samples to the base laboratory for testing as required

3.5

Ensure cleaning of equipment does not cause environmental damage

3.6

Supervise the removal of equipment and materials from site

4

Analyse project data and report to client

4.1

Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals

4.2

Analyse project data and provide reports to client in the agreed format and at agreed times

5

Maintain workplace records

5.1

Ensure site results are documented in accordance with workplace practices

5.2

Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information

5.3

Prepare and issue a final project report detailing supervision and testing carried out, statement of compliance and relevant tables and plans as required

6

Promote a safe work environment

6.1

Promote the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment

6.2

Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste

6.3

Promote the collection and disposal of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

supervising and directing the placement of materials, such as soil, concrete and asphalt, at a construction site on at least two (2) occasions

interpreting site plans, project specifications and codes to determine level of supervision and resources required, hazards, sampling/testing locations and frequencies

liaising with site superintendent to establish safe and efficient on-site operations, organise site induction and/or inspect the site

designing an inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

supervising the safe set-up, use, cleaning and removal of equipment from the site and the minimisation, collection and disposal of waste

safely directing sampling and testing in accordance with inspection and testing plans and remit of samples for testing as required

recording and storing reliable data, observations and project information, including accurate sketches and photographs of site features

accurately interpreting test results and observations in the field to provide timely advice for construction personnel

recognising, troubleshooting and rectifying obvious errors and unexpected results

communicating and resolving site problems constructively with appropriate personnel

seeking advice about problems beyond technical competence from appropriate personnel

comparing test results with specifications and drawing valid conclusions on compliance

issuing a final report that clearly sets out the supervision and testing carried out, statement of compliance, site results and other relevant project information

maintaining accurate, complete and secure project records

maintaining the confidentiality of client information

working safely, promoting site safety and minimisation of environmental impacts.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

principles of planning and project management

identification and classification of construction materials

engineering properties of civil construction materials

techniques and plant and equipment used in civil construction relevant to job role

in situ and laboratory test methods for construction materials relevant to job role

roles and responsibilities for different levels of site supervision

typical site problems and recommended corrective actions

typical hazards at construction sites, relevant work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

Australian and international standards covering the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratory safety, and quality and environmental management

national work health and safety (WHS) standards and codes of practice, national measurement regulations and guidelines, and environmental legislation and regulations

standard methods for sampling and testing construction materials, such as soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt

specific codes, guidelines, procedures and methods, such as:

AustRoads test methods, and State/Territory Road Authority test methods

National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) documents regarding construction materials testing (Field application document)

workplace documents, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs); quality and equipment manuals; calibration and maintenance schedules; material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety procedures; material, production and product specifications; production and laboratory schedules; workplace recording and reporting procedures; waste minimisation and safe disposal procedures; maps and site plans

sampling and testing procedures for specific sites, clients and samples

Site problems

Site problems include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

uncooperative site personnel

non-conformances leading to confrontation with other personnel

delays in obtaining test results

damage to services, materials and site conditions

displaced, missing and inaccurate survey markers

misidentification of samples and sampling locations

equipment breakdown and breakage

environmental problems and issues, including site access, inclement weather, traffic, wildlife, vegetation and construction activities

Site hazards

Site hazards include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

solar radiation, dust and noise

manual handling of heavy materials and equipment

working in/on trenches, confined spaces, wet and uneven surfaces, heights and slopes

vehicular and pedestrian traffic

underground services, such as gas and electricity

working close to earth moving equipment, trucks and overhead loads

Safe work procedures

Safe work procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

locating site services before investigations commence

use of signage, barriers, flashing lights and traffic control

use of PPE, such as hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, goggles, coveralls and safety boots

use of material safety data sheets (MSDS)

use of machinery guards

recognising and observing hazard warnings and safety signs/barriers

handling and storing hazardous material and equipment in accordance with labels, MSDS, manufacturer instructions, and workplace procedures and regulations

labelling of samples, reagents and hazardous materials

regularly cleaning equipment and vehicles

following established manual handling procedures

WHS and environmental management requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements include:

· complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples