Section 6: Documentation
CST/M&P and the district material engineer/laboratory supervisor are responsible for maintaining documentation of all individuals qualified under their authority who perform required tests for acceptance of materials. Area offices must also maintain copies of the certificates for individuals performing testing on projects under their supervision.
Documentation to be maintained by CST/M&P and the district material engineer/laboratory supervisor includes:
- sampling and testing personnel
qualification form
- a form for each individual listing all the tests the individual has been qualified to perform.
- qualification worksheet
- a form listing the key elements of the test method. The evaluator conducting the observation uses the form to record the results.
- copy of qualification certificates issued
- copies of written examinations.
Documentation retention will be for the life of the qualification. Qualification authority must be shown on the certificate given to each individual.