Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to support the drilling process

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

operate pressure cleaners

apply basic operator servicing and maintenance of plant and vehicles

apply communication procedures

use lifting equipment

identify weathered and fresh rock

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to support the drilling process

site and equipment safety requirements

equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

layout of basic hydraulic circuits

hydraulic and pneumatic systems

basic geological and technical data

environmental requirements and procedures

team roles and objectives

interpretation and prediction techniques using graphical representation eg maps and diagrams

requirements to ensure cost effective operations including work practices that limit damage to equipment and minimise use of consumables

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for supporting the drilling process

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of support of the drilling process

working with others to undertake and complete the support of the drilling process that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the support of the drilling process that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the support of the drilling process

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Work instructions may come from:

Hazards may include:

Coordination requirements may include

Ancillary equipment may include:

Cleaning equipment may include:

Calculations and measurements may include: