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Concrete Testing Badge

Certification for users trained to safely operate the concrete testing system under supervision in TestLAB.

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The Concrete Testing Badge certifies that the holder has completed the required safety documentation and supervised training for operating the concrete testing system in TestLAB at UNSW Canberra ADFA Campus, Building 20, Level 1.

To obtain this badge, users must:

  • Prerequisites 

    • Hold the TestLAB Safety Badge.

  • Read and acknowledge the Risk Management Form (RMF) for testing samples on the concrete testing system.

  • Read and acknowledge the Safe Work Procedure (SWP) for operating the concrete testing system.

  • Complete a minimum of five supervised training sessions with TestLAB Technical Support Group (TSG) staff.

Note: Check the availability of TSG staff before attending any in-person training session.

The badge will only be issued once TSG staff confirm that the user has demonstrated safe and competent operation of the concrete testing equipment. Additional supervised sessions may be required if competency has not yet been demonstrated.

Online Component | Must be Completed Before Badge Training
Concrete Testing Badge - RMF

This module requires users to read and acknowledge the Risk Management Form (RMF) for Testing Samples on Concrete Testing Systems.

The RMF outlines the hazards, risks, and control measures associated with operating the concrete testing system located in TestLAB, Building 20 Room 168 at UNSW Canberra ADFA Campus. These include risks related to hydraulic pressure systems, electrical hazards, manual handling, flying debris from failing samples, dust exposure, and slip or trip hazards.

Users must review this document to understand the required safety controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency procedures before undertaking any training or operating the equipment.

Completion of this reading module is mandatory before progressing to the SWP module and supervised training sessions.

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Concrete Testing Badge - SWP

This module requires users to read and acknowledge the Safe Work Procedure (SWP) for the Controls Concrete Testing System used in TestLAB, Building 20 Room 168 at UNSW Canberra.

The SWP outlines the safe operation of the concrete testing machine, including:

  • Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Pre-operational safety checks before using the machine

  • Safe operating procedures during testing

  • Manual handling and housekeeping requirements

  • Emergency shutdown and response procedures

Completion of this module is required before attending supervised training sessions with TestLAB Technical Support Group (TSG) staff.

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CTB - Training Log | Minimum of 5 supervised training sessions with TSG staff must be completed and logged before the Con
Concrete Testing Badge - Training Log

This module is used to record supervised training sessions completed on the Concrete Testing System in TestLAB (Building 20, Room 168) at UNSW Canberra.

To be eligible for the Concrete Testing Badge, users must complete a minimum of five supervised training sessions with TestLAB Technical Support Group (TSG) staff.

Before attending any training session, users must check the availability of TSG staff to ensure supervision is available and the session can be recorded.

This training log module does not automatically grant the badge. The badge will only be issued once TSG staff confirm that the user has demonstrated safe and competent operation of the concrete testing equipment, and additional sessions may be required if competency has not yet been demonstrated.

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