Assessor Resource

RIINHB206A
Assist large diameter auger drilling

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Large flight augers include short-flight and bucket augers and are used for foundation construction drilling. This unit is appropriate for those working in drillers' assistant roles, at worksites within:

Civil construction

Drilling

This unit covers assisting with large diameter auger drilling in civil construction and drilling industries. It includes planning and preparing for assisting with drilling, assisting with the augering process, mixing drilling fluids, cleaning equipment and carrying out basic maintenance of tools and equipment.

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 assisting with large diameter auger drilling

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient assisting with large diameter auger drilling

working with others to undertake and complete the large diameter auger drilling that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of assisting with large diameter auger drilling 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 undertake and complete the large diameter auger drilling tasks

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 assist with large diameter auger drilling:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply basic maintenance and servicing of auxiliary equipment

identify thread types in use on site

identify bits in use and how to measure them

apply safe storage of tools

use various load handling equipment on site

apply refuelling procedures for vehicles, drill rigs and ancillary equipment

apply good housekeeping principals

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 assist with large diameter auger drilling:

occupational health, safety and environment requirements and 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, organisational 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

Work instructions may come from:

briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achievement targets

operational conditions

obtaining of permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Hazards may include:

release of gases from formation or spoil recovered

exposure to contaminated soil that may be toxic, poisonous, or harmful either through contact with skin or eyes, inhalation of vapours, or ingestion

spread of contaminants as a result of drilling or cleaning processes

change in the chemistry of contaminants as a result of drilling

working in proximity to drilling rig

working on construction sites in proximity to other heavy/mobile construction equipment

entanglement in flights or rotating pipe/kelly

string makeup and breakout hazards

hazards with the use of high pressure/steam cleaners

Coordination requirements may include:

drill team

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

worksite personnel

Personal protective equipment includes:

steel-capped boots and hardhat

gloves

dust mask

eye and hearing protection

general protective and reflective clothing

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 work activity 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 
Load, unload, move, handle, use and store large diameter auger equipment and all associated tools and connecting equipment 
Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated spoil 
Wear all necessary personal protective equipment and protective clothing when assisting with auger drilling 
Fit and remove bits and cutting teeth to and from the cutting head 
Insert remove augers and extension pipe to and from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections 
Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped 
Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance 
Wear appropriate protective clothing 
Check, read and interpret safety information/hazard codes 
Apply correct mixing procedure for the drilling fluid 
Carry out storage of drilling mud components and additives safely and according to recommendations 
Use high pressure cleaners and/or steam cleaning equipment to clean augers and equipment 
Avoid or confine the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes 
Follow safe work practices for use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials 
Remove and dispose of or neutralise excess spoil from site operations in accordance with environmental regulations 
Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers including condition of flights, threads, socket connectors and D clips 
Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment 
Maintain all auger equipment in serviceable condition 
Observe occupational health and safety procedures in carrying out equipment maintenance 

Forms

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