MSL973024 — Perform site investigation activities

1 Prepare for on-site operations

• 1.1Confirm details of the job, location, work instructions, appropriate sampling/test procedures and safety requirements with supervisor
• 1.2Identify likely site hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures that are specified for the job and materials used
• 1.3Collect, check and stow all tools, equipment and materials required at the site
• 1.4Confirm site access requirements, such as entry permits and participate in safety induction as required

2 Conduct excavation of boreholes, test pits and/or trenches

• 2.1Confirm specified sampling/testing locations with supervisor
• 2.2Excavate to the specified sampling/testing depth, minimising disturbance and potential contamination of the site
• 2.3Ensure materials from different strata are kept separate
• 2.4Identify materials and record changes of the strata and the test results

3 Conduct site sampling

• 3.1Prepare and check sampling equipment and materials
• 3.2Take disturbed and undisturbed samples as directed and in accordance with workplace methods and procedures
• 3.3Label samples and record samples/site conditions in accordance with workplace methods and procedures

4 Conduct site testing

• 4.1Conduct pre-use checks of test equipment
• 4.2Perform basic tests as directed and in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
• 4.3Record data in accordance with test methods or workplace procedures
• 4.4Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and seek advice

5 Complete site operations

• 5.1Reinstate the site in accordance with instructions
• 5.2Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) avoiding environmental damage, stormwater contamination or spread of pests
• 5.3Check all equipment and materials prior to re-stowing them for safe transport
• 5.4Handle and transport samples in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.5Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tasks and prior to leaving site (if unsupervised)
• 5.6Check serviceability of test equipment before storage

6 Maintain records

• 6.1Record details of site sampling, testing and material types in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.2Maintain confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures

7 Maintain a safe work environment

• 7.1Use safe work procedures and PPE to ensure personal safety and that of others
• 7.2Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste
• 7.3Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for MSL973024 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSL973024 needs to address all 39 unit components: 7 elements with 26 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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