Assessor Resource

RIIBHD304B
Set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, at worksites within:

Coal mining

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers setting-up and preparing for open cut drilling operations in the mining and extractive industries. It includes: preparing the drilling site; marking out drill pattern; and moving equipment and materials to pattern.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for setting-up and preparing for open cut drilling operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient setting-up and preparing for open cut drilling operations

working with others to set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of setting-up and preparing for open cut drilling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

apply blasting techniques

make decisions

direct operations

apply drilling techniques

apply driving techniques

identify hazards

handle hazardous goods

interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

maintain records

organise work tasks

report defects

apply safe work practices

select and fit personal protective equipment

work in a team

troubleshoot

use communications equipment

use hand tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations:

blasting procedures

breakdown procedures

drilling pattern marking procedures

drilling procedures

emergency procedures

environmental and heritage procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data

hauling procedures

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

isolation procedures

mine operational system

night and day working procedures

OHS procedures

open cut procedures

operational procedures and checks

road rules

shutdown procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

start-up procedures

towing procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Potential hazards and risks may include:

abandoned equipment

adjoining pit walls

adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)

chemicals

contaminants

equipment

fences

holes

materials

over-hanging rocks

personnel

pot holes

unsafe ground

unstable faces

vehicles

Pre-start checks may include:

air filter restriction indicator

cab (horn, lights, air conditioner)

display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels), computer systems

engine and stop engine lights (orange and red)

fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel)

visual and audio warning devices and lights

Site conditions may include:

wet and dry

day and night

broken ground

stable ground (compaction) amount of scale

slope of working surface

degree of compaction

location of water table

working over old underground workings and voids

Materials may include:

gravel

ore

oxidised waste

rejects

road base

rubbish

sand

sulphide rock fill

tailings

topsoil

water

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the setting-up and preparing for open cut drilling operations 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Identify, manage and report potential hazards and risks according to work plan 
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Assess site conditions and historical information of past performance to determine and clarify drilling requirements 
Locate and connect ancillary services 
Stabilise drill to minimise delays and breakdowns and ensure safety of operating personnel and continuous drilling 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment 
Erect physical barricades and signage to protect pattern from unauthorised personnel and equipment 
Adjust drill pattern within authorised tolerances and drill pattern 
Obtain authorisation for changes to drill pattern plan from relevant authority 
Place indicators on drill pattern in preparation for hole drilling 
Mark out drill pattern ensuring it is visible and aids the drilling process 
Protect pre-existing drill holes according to characteristics of hole 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Prepare rig for moving 
Determine route and destination prior to movement of equipment and materials 
Identify and manage potential hazards to ensure safe transportation to drill site 
Move equipment and attachments safely and avoid damage to equipment and site or injury to personnel 
Align drill rig in appropriate position to access drill pattern efficiently 
Connect ancillary services 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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