Construction Materials Testing Technical Officer

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Areas Of Interest:   Laboratory Operations
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Certificate Description:  Working as a Construction Materials Testing Technical Officer you will perform a wide range of activities including testing, and quality control of construction materials. You will conduct routine field and laboratory tests such as sieve analysis, concrete entrained air content, aggregates and soils, asphalt components and other surfacing materials. Note: Entry requirements apply.
Code:  MSL50118
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Process and interpret data
Use laboratory application software
Analyse data and report results
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Monitor the quality of test results and data
Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
Conduct field based acceptance tests for construction materials
Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
Classify building sites
Classify soils
Provide information to customers
Schedule laboratory work for a small team