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RIINHB305D
Conduct continuous flight auger drilling

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct continuous flight auger drilling in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare for continuous flight auger drilling

1.1 Access, interpret and apply continuous flight auger 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Operate continuous flight auger drill

2.1 Carry out pre-start and start up procedures

2.2 Identify, select and apply rig operational controls

2.3 Collar borehole, start hole, maintain hole alignment, take corrective action for deflections

2.4 Make up appropriate drill string

2.5 Handle additional augers, inserting them in the drill string

2.6 Apply rotation, feed and holdback so that flights are substantially full for the soil being drilled at any given depth

2.7 Interpret flow from the flights and other factors to determine conditions at the bit

2.8 Describe and log, or record, description of the soils being excavated

2.9 Make, break auger string and drive head connections

2.10 Deploy and recover associated sampling equipment, obtain samples, bag, label and record samples

2.11 Maintain a clear hole and a clear bottom and deploy tools for cleaning hole bottom at completed depth and/or prior to sampling tool deployment

2.12 Interpret and/or calculate actual depth at any point during drilling, interpret depth of strata changes and identify fill depth in any bore

2.13 Select appropriate strategies for recovery of dropped augers

2.14 Recover drill string using winch and/or head/kelly and disassemble drill string

2.15 Select bits for formation being drilled

2.16 Select appropriate augering method for situation

2.17 Maintain spoil removal from hole collar

2.18 Abandon, cover and/or secure bores

2.19 Prepare and submit paperwork for daily activities including bore logs where appropriate

2.20 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

3. Respond to problems

3.1 Identify possible operational problems in equipment or process

3.2 Identify symptoms of problems needing remedial action

3.3 Determine possible fault causes

3.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

3.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

3.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

4. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping

4.1 Carry out shutdown and secure equipment

4.2 Monitor external wear in drill string, rotate string elements to ensure even wear

4.3 Interchange drill bits and/or drill bit elements to maintain free cutting ability

4.4 Check all string and equipment elements for wear and proper function

4.5 Replace worn elements in string, bits and equipment and recycle ‘out of specification’ equipment for repair or redundancy

4.6 Apply lubrication as appropriate

4.7 Ensure housekeeping activities are completed

4.8 Process records

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for continuous flight auger drilling

1.1 Access, interpret and apply continuous flight auger 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Operate continuous flight auger drill

2.1 Carry out pre-start and start up procedures

2.2 Identify, select and apply rig operational controls

2.3 Collar borehole, start hole, maintain hole alignment, take corrective action for deflections

2.4 Make up appropriate drill string

2.5 Handle additional augers, inserting them in the drill string

2.6 Apply rotation, feed and holdback so that flights are substantially full for the soil being drilled at any given depth

2.7 Interpret flow from the flights and other factors to determine conditions at the bit

2.8 Describe and log, or record, description of the soils being excavated

2.9 Make, break auger string and drive head connections

2.10 Deploy and recover associated sampling equipment, obtain samples, bag, label and record samples

2.11 Maintain a clear hole and a clear bottom and deploy tools for cleaning hole bottom at completed depth and/or prior to sampling tool deployment

2.12 Interpret and/or calculate actual depth at any point during drilling, interpret depth of strata changes and identify fill depth in any bore

2.13 Select appropriate strategies for recovery of dropped augers

2.14 Recover drill string using winch and/or head/kelly and disassemble drill string

2.15 Select bits for formation being drilled

2.16 Select appropriate augering method for situation

2.17 Maintain spoil removal from hole collar

2.18 Abandon, cover and/or secure bores

2.19 Prepare and submit paperwork for daily activities including bore logs where appropriate

2.20 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

3. Respond to problems

3.1 Identify possible operational problems in equipment or process

3.2 Identify symptoms of problems needing remedial action

3.3 Determine possible fault causes

3.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

3.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

3.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

4. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping

4.1 Carry out shutdown and secure equipment

4.2 Monitor external wear in drill string, rotate string elements to ensure even wear

4.3 Interchange drill bits and/or drill bit elements to maintain free cutting ability

4.4 Check all string and equipment elements for wear and proper function

4.5 Replace worn elements in string, bits and equipment and recycle ‘out of specification’ equipment for repair or redundancy

4.6 Apply lubrication as appropriate

4.7 Ensure housekeeping activities are completed

4.8 Process records

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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 continuous flight auger drilling documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out pre-start and start up procedures 
Identify, select and apply rig operational controls 
Collar borehole, start hole, maintain hole alignment, take corrective action for deflections 
Make up appropriate drill string 
Handle additional augers, inserting them in the drill string 
Apply rotation, feed and holdback so that flights are substantially full for the soil being drilled at any given depth 
Interpret flow from the flights and other factors to determine conditions at the bit 
Describe and log, or record, description of the soils being excavated 
Make, break auger string and drive head connections 
Deploy and recover associated sampling equipment, obtain samples, bag, label and record samples 
Maintain a clear hole and a clear bottom and deploy tools for cleaning hole bottom at completed depth and/or prior to sampling tool deployment 
Interpret and/or calculate actual depth at any point during drilling, interpret depth of strata changes and identify fill depth in any bore 
Select appropriate strategies for recovery of dropped augers 
Recover drill string using winch and/or head/kelly and disassemble drill string 
Select bits for formation being drilled 
Select appropriate augering method for situation 
Maintain spoil removal from hole collar 
Abandon, cover and/or secure bores 
Prepare and submit paperwork for daily activities including bore logs where appropriate 
Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Identify possible operational problems in equipment or process 
Identify symptoms of problems needing remedial action 
Determine possible fault causes 
Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility 
Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred 
Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person 
Carry out shutdown and secure equipment 
Monitor external wear in drill string, rotate string elements to ensure even wear 
Interchange drill bits and/or drill bit elements to maintain free cutting ability 
Check all string and equipment elements for wear and proper function 
Replace worn elements in string, bits and equipment and recycle ‘out of specification’ equipment for repair or redundancy 
Apply lubrication as appropriate 
Ensure housekeeping activities are completed 
Process records 

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