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.
1. Plan and prepare for conducting rotational drilling | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply rotational drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing 1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental geological and survey data required to complete the allocated task 1.6 Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work activity 1.7 Prepare worksite and equipment 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Operate drilling equipment | 2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity. 2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 2.3 Operate drilling equipment, carry out the function of rotary drilling 2.4 Record and report findings and anomalies 2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment. |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance 3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding 3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 3.4 Process written maintenance records |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion rotational drilling operations including:
reading, interpreting and applying technical information
applying geological and survey data
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
identifying and reporting defects and damage
complying with environmental requirements
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the rotational drilling operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities
demonstrates completion of conducting rotational drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
isolation and tagging of plant and equipment
installing, maintaining and recovering drilling equipment
operating and reading gas detection equipment
conducting down hole survey and logging
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting rotational drilling through:
identify drilling equipment characteristics and limitations
understanding of mine gases
understanding of outburst phenomena
understanding of ventilation principles
read, interpret and apply geological and survey data
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level