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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for assisting with continuous flight auger drilling
  2. Assist with augering process
  3. Clean equipment
  4. Carry out water sampling
  5. Carry out basic maintenance of 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 assisting with continuous flight auger drilling including:

operating ancillary equipment

applying basic maintenance and servicing of auxiliary equipment

measuring and identifying flight auger components

identifying thread types in use on site

identifying bits in use and how to measure them

applying safe storage of tools

using load handling equipment on site

assisting the driller in the removal and adding of drill rods to the line string

refuelling vehicles, drill rigs and ancillary equipment

identifying and applying correct lubricants

conducting housekeeping

installing restraining devices to pressure and delivery hoses

identification of bits to suit differing ground conditions

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the continuous flight auger drilling tasks 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 assisting continuous flight auger drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

fitting and removing bits to and from the lead auger

laying out auger string in readiness for auger process

inserting removing augers from the drill string and assisting with auger to auger connections