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 supervising seismic drilling operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply seismic drilling operations, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Access, interpret clarify and ensure the application of the specific task information for the required outcomes 1.3 Prepare an operational plan, in consultation, which makes best use of the available resources and for the safe effective and efficient conduct of the operations 1.4 Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans |
2. Initiate seismic drilling operations | 2.1 Acquire and make available the necessary resources 2.2 Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved 2.3 Ensure compliance to training plans |
3. Monitor, adjust, communicate and report on the execution of seismic drilling operations | 3.1 Monitor the execution of operations 3.2 Initiate adjustments to drilling practices or the operational plan to ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of the operations 3.3 Provide advice to team members to overcome operational problems encountered during the execution of operations 3.4 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 3.5 Ensure reports are completed and submitted 3.6 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of operations. |
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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes of seismic drilling operations including:
interpreting client requirements and procedures
interpreting manufacturer’s requirements and procedures
interpreting project site geological data
interpreting project site geotechnical data
interpreting project site hydrological data
interpreting project site metrological data
interpreting project engineering survey information
interpreting project plans and drawings
interpreting project specifications
preparing for and conducting of briefings, toolbox and site meeting
preparing of short messages
preparing and presenting of job reports
preparing and maintaining of log books and diaries
applying performance monitoring
applying operations troubleshooting skills
applying operations problem solving skills
performing calculations for the execution of drilling operations
providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of drilling operations
works effectively with others to plan, prepare and execute seismic drilling operations including:
communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved
preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings
maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports
demonstrates completion of the supervision of seismic drilling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
development of an implementation action plan, in consultation with team members
execution of operations
acquiring and making available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the operations
providing advice to team members to overcome operational problems encountered during the execution of operations
completion of an improvement assessment report, in consultation with team members
identifying training requirements of team members and implementing training plans
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in supervising seismic drilling operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
workplace health and safety
environmental management
workplace communication
quality management
work zone traffic management
contract management
plant, equipment and tools maintenance
materials deliveries
supervising workplace relationships
plant and equipment capabilities and application
operational techniques for the execution of operations
potential operational problems in the execution of operations
operations resource requirements and procedures
scheduling work activities
conducting job planning and administration
conducting job planning and administration
relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries
and applying monitoring methods
understanding engineering survey principles
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