CONDUCT MATERIAL TESTING

 Introduction of the Unit of Learning 

This unit specifies the competencies required to Conduct Material Testing. It involves preparing for material testing, sampling construction materials, and performing tests on alignment soils, concrete, structural steel, bitumen materials and timber. It also includes documenting test results. 

Performance Standard 

Prepare for material testing, sample road construction materials, undertake tests on the alignment soils, perform concrete tests, carry out structural steel tests, perform bitumen tests, and perform timber tests as per the contract documents, project requirements, material testing manual, expertise and qualifications, standard tests and procedures, test procedures and requirements, and SOPs. 

 List of Learning Outcomes 

  1.  prepare for material testing 
  2. Sample road construction materials 
  3. Undertake tests on the alignment soils 
  4. Perform concrete tests 
  5. Carry out structural steel tests 
  6. Perform bitumen tests 
  7. Perform timber tests