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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to set up and pack up drill sites
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to set up and pack up drill site and confirm work activity is compliant
   • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
   • Confirm required safety equipment is in working order and rectify or report as required and within scope of own role
   • Erect and observe warning signs and barriers according to site requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
   • Store materials according to workplace procedures and safety requirements that minimise hazards and contamination
2. Assist driller to set up drill rig
   • Carry out instructions on work scheduling in logical sequence
   • Assist unloading rig and equipment and confirm no damage has occurred
   • Set out required tools and equipment
   • Take required weather precautions for equipment and stores
3. Prepare and dismantle ancillary equipment
   • Set up ancillary equipment according to operational requirements
   • Provide connecting services to and from equipment
   • Carry out prestart checks and shutdown procedures
   • Dismantle ancillary equipment according to operational requirements
   • Complete site housekeeping to workplace requirements
   • Load and secure equipment as directed and according to safety requirements
   • Remove waste and unwanted materials from site according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

set up and pack up drill sites on at least two occasions, including:

erecting and observing warning signs and barriers

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

compressor

pumps

grout pump

mixing tanks

sample collection hopper/skip

support vehicle

water tank, temporary reservoirs and pipelines

high frequency (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.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation required for setting up and packing up drill sites

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for completing the setting up and packing up of drill sites, including:

identifying, managing and reporting all potential hazards

testing working order of equipment

applying manual and mechanical handling techniques

communicating using hand signals for vehicle positioning and mast raising

decontaminating rig and equipment if required

maintaining equipment

cleaning, digging and protecting mud pits and drains as required for drilling method

work with others to set up and pack up drill sites that meet required outcomes, including:

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating with others to meet coordination requirements throughout work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and established requirements for setting up and packing up drill sites, including those for:

work health and safety

emergencies

relevant environmental practices, including those for:

reducing contamination and pollution

containing, dispersing and disposing of waste fluids

equipment operation and maintenance

unloading equipment

storing and handling hazardous substances

alignment requirements for setting up drill

basic geology

hazards relevant to setting up and packing up drill sites

drilling team roles and objectives.

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