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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for setting up and packing up of drill sites
   • Access, interpret and apply set up/pack up drill site documentation and ensure the work activity complies
   • 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
   • Test the working order of required safety equipment
   • Erect and observe warning signs and barriers
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Store materials to minimise hazards and contamination
2. Assist driller to set up drill rig
   • Carry out the instructions on work scheduling in logical sequence
   • Assist unloading rig and equipment and ensure no damage
   • Set out required tools and/or equipment
   • Take appropriate weather precautions for equipment and stores
3. Set up and dismantle ancillary equipment
   • Set up and dismantle ancillary equipment
   • Provide connecting services to and from equipment
   • Carry out pre-start checks and shutdown procedures
4. Pack up drill site
   • Complete site housekeeping
   • Load and secure equipment as directed
   • Remove waste and unwanted materials from site
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

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 of the setting up and packing up of drill sites including:

identifying, managing and reporting all potential hazards

testing working order of equipment

apply manual and mechanical handling techniques

communicating using hand signals for vehicle positioning and mast raising

decontaminating rig and equipment

maintaining equipment

cleaning, digging and protecting mud pits and drains

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the setting up and packing up of drill sites that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of setting up and packing up drill site that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

erecting and observing warning signs and barriers

setting up and dismantling at least three (3) ancillary equipment from the following:

compressor

pumps

grout pump

mixing tanks

sample collection hopper/skip

support vehicle

water tank, temporary reservoirs, and pipelines

HF radio aerial, microwave dish

cyclones

sample storage

down hole test or installation equipment (packers, survey, water pressure test equipment, sampling devises)

core boxes

drill string components tools

connecting services to and from equipment

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of setting up/packing up drill site through:

applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

work health and safety

environmental issues

reducing contamination and pollution

containing, dispersing and disposing of waste fluids

equipment operational and maintenance

extreme weather precautions

identifying importance of drill pad stability and rig alignment

applying safe storage requirements and procedures for hazardous substances

identifying equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying basic geological and technical data

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