B35 Plan physical tests
B35.2 Select, plan and monitor test processes
Performance Criteria - this involves being able to...(a)select relevant processes and methods which are reliable, valid, consistent with the test type and environment, contract and legal requirements and which recognise concerns raised by the public
(b)estimate and justify the resources which will be involved in conducting and reporting on the tests
(c)ask for and obtain permission to carry out the test from people who might be affected and from any legal authorities who have to be notified
(d)choose suitable quality assurance standards and specify safety requirements
(e)prepare a plan for the test and schedule it to meet the requirements of the test
(f)monitor tests and recommend modifications to maintain compliance with test requirements / The Range...
[1]Processes:
• as defined by relevant legislation;
• code of practice as accepted by recognised authorities in the field
[2]Methods:
• visual;
• approximate estimated;
• detailed assessment of specified features
[3]Test type:
• soil;
• hydrology;
• load;
• cores;
• pressure;
• wind speed and loadings;
• lighting levels;
• structures;
• deformation;
• materials;
• metrology;
• moisture;
• sound;
• air pollution;
• contamination;
• electromagnetism
[4]Environment:
• on site;
• off site
[5]Contract and legal requirements:
• health and safety legislation;
• contract conditions;
• environmental legislation
[6]Resources:
• materials;
• people;
• equipment;
• time
[7]Permission from:
• client;
• site owner and occupiers;
• occupiers;
• adjoining owners and occupiers;
• notifiable authorities (e.g. building control)
[8]Safety requirements:
• personal safety equipment and clothing;
• safe use of access equipment (including ladders, tower scaffolds, hydraulic hoists - as required under health and safety legislation);
• industry codes of practice and regulations applying to the test location and the tests being conducted;
• as identified by risk assessments
[9]Plans - will include:
• risk assessment;
• arrangements for waste disposal;
• dealing with contingencies
[10]Test requirements:
• physical;
• condition;
• performance
B35 Plan physical tests
B35.2 Select, plan and monitor test processes
The Evidence - performance and processProduct Evidence:
(1)Plan(s) for test(s) which include: test processes and methods selected; an estimate of resources; permissions obtained; quality assurance and safety standards (a,b,c,d,e) [all]
(2)Record(s) of test monitoring and recommended modifications (f) [3]
Process Evidence:
None applicable / The Evidence - knowledge and understanding
(1)How and why do you select relevant processes and methods? (evaluation) (a) [1,2,3,4,5]
(2)How and why do you schedule a plan for the test? (analysis) (e) [3,9]
(3)How and why do you monitor tests? (analysis) (f) [3]
(4)How and why do you prepare a plan for the test? (synthesis) (e) [3,9]
(5)How and why do you recommend modifications to tests to maintain compliance with test requirements? (synthesis) (f) [3]
(6)How and why do you estimate the resources which will be involved in conducting and reporting on the tests? (analysis) (b) [6]
(7)How and why do you justify the resources which will be involved in conducting and reporting on the tests? (evaluation) (b) [6]
(8)How do you ask for and obtain permission to carry out the test from people who might be affected and from any legal authorities who have to be notified? (application) (c) [7,3]
(9)How and why do you choose suitable standards of quality assurance? (evaluation) (d) [8]