Construction Materials Testing Technician

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Areas Of Interest:   Laboratory Assistant - Building & Construction
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Certificate Description:  Working as a Construction Materials Testing Technician you will support the provision of structural and materials sampling and testing either onsite or in a geotechnical laboratory. You may assist to solve technical problems and to adjust formulations and production mixes.
Code:  MSL40118
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Process and interpret data
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
Receive and prepare samples for testing
Perform standard calibrations
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
Perform physical and mechanical tests
Conduct geotechnical site investigations
Capture and manage scientific images
Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
Monitor performance of structures
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices