Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare drilling site
- 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
- Mark out drill pattern
- 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
- Move equipment and materials to pattern
- 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