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Evidence Guide: MSL975023 - Supervise geotechnical site investigations

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MSL975023 - Supervise geotechnical site investigations

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

Plan geotechnical investigation

  1. Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation
  2. Conduct desktop study of existing site information
  3. Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project
  4. Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications
  5. Select human and physical resources required for the job
  6. Identify site hazards and conduct risk assessment
  7. Organise site induction for support personnel, as required
  8. Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements
  9. Ensure ongoing liaison with stakeholders during project
Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation

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Conduct desktop study of existing site information

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Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project

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Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

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Select human and physical resources required for the job

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Identify site hazards and conduct risk assessment

Completed
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Organise site induction for support personnel, as required

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Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements

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Ensure ongoing liaison with stakeholders during project

Completed
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Establish on-site operations

  1. Consult with project personnel to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential problems and conflicts
  2. Arrange deployment of personnel and resources to site
  3. Arrange for the physical location of services, as required, and reconcile test locations
Consult with project personnel to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential problems and conflicts

Completed
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Arrange deployment of personnel and resources to site

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Arrange for the physical location of services, as required, and reconcile test locations

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Coordinate geotechnical sampling and testing

  1. Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements
  2. Ensure test data and observations are recorded in accordance with workplace practices
  3. Review the progress of sampling and testing against the project schedule and provide any feedback to client as required
  4. Review samples and field data and schedule testing as required
  5. Ensure the finalisation of site operations according to project brief or relevant standard
Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements

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Ensure test data and observations are recorded in accordance with workplace practices

Completed
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Review the progress of sampling and testing against the project schedule and provide any feedback to client as required

Completed
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Review samples and field data and schedule testing as required

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Ensure the finalisation of site operations according to project brief or relevant standard

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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 regular reports to the client using the agreed format
Report test results to site superintendent at specified intervals

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Analyse project data and provide regular reports to the client using the agreed format

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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 in accordance with client requirements
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 in accordance with client requirements

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Promote a safe work environment

  1. Promote the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  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 personal protective equipment (PPE)

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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

Plan geotechnical investigation

1.1

Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation

1.2

Conduct desktop study of existing site information

1.3

Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project

1.4

Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

1.5

Select human and physical resources required for the job

1.6

Identify site hazards and conduct risk assessment

1.7

Organise site induction for support personnel, as required

1.8

Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements

1.9

Ensure ongoing liaison with stakeholders during project

2

Establish on-site operations

2.1

Consult with project personnel to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential problems and conflicts

2.2

Arrange deployment of personnel and resources to site

2.3

Arrange for the physical location of services, as required, and reconcile test locations

3

Coordinate geotechnical sampling and testing

3.1

Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements

3.2

Ensure test data and observations are recorded in accordance with workplace practices

3.3

Review the progress of sampling and testing against the project schedule and provide any feedback to client as required

3.4

Review samples and field data and schedule testing as required

3.5

Ensure the finalisation of site operations according to project brief or relevant standard

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 regular reports to the client using the agreed format

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 in accordance with client requirements

6

Promote a safe work environment

6.1

Promote the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

Plan geotechnical investigation

1.1

Identify the job, consult with stakeholders and obtain relevant information, including the purpose and scope of the investigation

1.2

Conduct desktop study of existing site information

1.3

Inspect the site to determine the characteristics of the project

1.4

Design inspection, sampling and testing program in accordance with specifications

1.5

Select human and physical resources required for the job

1.6

Identify site hazards and conduct risk assessment

1.7

Organise site induction for support personnel, as required

1.8

Brief support personnel on job-specific requirements

1.9

Ensure ongoing liaison with stakeholders during project

2

Establish on-site operations

2.1

Consult with project personnel to determine methods of communication, roles, responsibilities and expectations of each party, including identification of potential problems and conflicts

2.2

Arrange deployment of personnel and resources to site

2.3

Arrange for the physical location of services, as required, and reconcile test locations

3

Coordinate geotechnical sampling and testing

3.1

Ensure sampling and testing is conducted in accordance with project requirements

3.2

Ensure test data and observations are recorded in accordance with workplace practices

3.3

Review the progress of sampling and testing against the project schedule and provide any feedback to client as required

3.4

Review samples and field data and schedule testing as required

3.5

Ensure the finalisation of site operations according to project brief or relevant standard

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 regular reports to the client using the agreed format

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 in accordance with client requirements

6

Promote a safe work environment

6.1

Promote the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)

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 at least two (2) geotechnical site investigations

confirming the scope of the investigation and liaising with site personnel

conducting desktop studies of existing site information, interpreting maps, site plans and drawings

identifying/securing resources and briefing support personnel about investigation activities

designing inspection, sampling and testing programs in accordance with specifications

identifying and locating site services, sampling and testing sites

coordinating geotechnical activities on-site to ensure safety of personnel and minimise environmental impacts

ensuring the collection of reliable site data

observing, interpreting and reporting site features and geotechnical conditions

accurately identifying soil, rock and fill materials

interpreting data in the field, analysing the results and providing reliable advice to clients

recognising and rectifying obvious errors or unexpected results and troubleshooting common problems

seeking advice about problems beyond technical competence from appropriate personnel

using computer software to create/maintain databases and produce detailed investigation reports

maintaining accurate and complete records

working safely, and monitoring and promoting site safety.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

purposes and principles of geotechnical site investigations supervised and directed as part of job role

principles of planning and project management

identification and classification of materials

engineering properties of soil and rock materials

representative sampling and testing methods (both in situ and laboratory) conducted as part of geotechnical site investigations relevant to job role

uses of engineering materials in civil construction

civil construction techniques relevant to job role

common site problems and corrective actions

relevant hazards, 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

Common site problems

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

caving in of excavation walls

drilling difficulties

not knowing the requirements of the design engineer

not understanding the nature of the item being designed (e.g. retaining wall, piled structure and earthworks)

sample loss during retrieval

knowing when to stop a hole, or what and when to test and sample

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