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Perform site investigation activities

Perform site investigation activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL973012
State Code
AWO12
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare for and conduct activities, such as excavations, sampling and testing, as part of a site investigation team. Personnel are expected to identify common site problems and seek advice to deal with situations beyond their own technical competence.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory assistants working under the close supervision of a senior technician 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for on-site operations
  • 1.1 Confirm details of the job, location, work instructions, appropriate sampling/test procedures and safety requirements with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify likely site hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures that are specified for the job and materials used
  • 1.3 Collect, check and stow all tools, equipment and materials required at the site
  • 1.4 Confirm site access requirements, such as entry permits and participate in safety induction as required
2 Conduct excavation of boreholes, test pits and/or trenches
  • 2.1 Confirm specified sampling/testing locations with supervisor
  • 2.2 Excavate to the specified sampling/testing depth, minimising disturbance and potential contamination of the site
  • 2.3 Ensure materials from different strata are kept separate
  • 2.4 Identify materials and record changes of the strata and the test results
3 Conduct site sampling
  • 3.1 Prepare and check sampling equipment and materials
  • 3.2 Take disturbed and undisturbed samples as directed and in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
  • 3.3 Label samples and record samples/site conditions in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
4 Conduct site testing
  • 4.1 Conduct pre-use checks of test equipment
  • 4.2 Perform basic tests as directed and in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Record data in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and seek advice
5 Complete site operations
  • 5.1 Reinstate the site in accordance with instructions
  • 5.2 Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) avoiding environmental damage, stormwater contamination or spread of pests
  • 5.3 Check all equipment and materials prior to re-stowing them for safe transport
  • 5.4 Handle and transport samples in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tasks and prior to leaving site (if unsupervised)
  • 5.6 On return to base, check serviceability of test equipment before storage
6 Maintain records
  • 6.1 Record details of site sampling, testing and material types in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Maintain confidentiality of workplace information
7 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 7.1 Use safe work procedures and PPE to ensure personal safety and that of others
  • 7.2 Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
  • 7.3 Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA716 MSL973012A Assist with geotechnical site investigations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB98 MSL973024 Perform site investigation activities Unit of competency