Ensure that the equipment used in the course of the field assessment is in good working condition, is currently used by employers and is available in a timely manner for the field assessment

Advise each applicant of the date, time and location of the field assessment and gave an overview of what will be undertaken in the course of the evaluation. If possible, indicate a timeline to the applicants. Advise the applicants that there is also a need to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), be appropriately dressed to work on a construction site, and bring current certificates and a driver’s license. The certificates needed are First Aid, WHMIS, and Dangerous Goods. Check to ensure that the applicants have understood all that has been discussed. It is proposed that the applicants work in pairs through the various remaining work stations and each applicant is individually assessed. The assessors will then collaborate to ensure that that both applicants demonstrated safety awareness and worked well with the other applicant.

Ensure that copies for all the necessary recording documentation are available.

During the Field Assessment

Record the name of the applicants and ensure that only pen is used to record the outcomes. If changes/errors are made, draw one line through the information and rewrite the corrected comments. Under no circumstances can a pencil or Wite-Out™ be used on the recording documentation.

When the applicants arrive on site, ensure that each person is dressed appropriately and has current PPE. 100% of the assessment criteria must be met. After the validity of their drivers’ licences has been clarified and the currency of certificates (First Aid, WHMIS, and Dangerous Goods) confirmed, the field assessment continues as described.

Using the assessment criteria for each skills section, evaluate how each applicant completes each section. If necessary, add explanatory notes.

Clarify information from the applicant(s) if needed.

Do not attempt to calculate how the applicants have performed until the entire field assessment is completed.