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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for assisting with large diameter auger drilling
   • Access, interpret and apply assist large diameter auger drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • 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 and protective appropriate for the work activity
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Load, unload, move, handle, use and store large diameter auger equipment and all associated tools and connecting equipment
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Assist with augering process
   • Fit and remove bits and cutting teeth to and from the cutting head
   • Insert/remove augers and extension pipe to and from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections
   • Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped
   • Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance
3. Mix drilling fluids
   • Check, read and interpret safety information/hazard codes
   • Apply correct mixing procedure for the drilling fluid
   • Carry out storage of drilling mud components and additives
4. Clean equipment
   • Use high pressure cleaners and/or steam cleaning equipment and clean augers and equipment
   • Avoid or confine the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes
   • Follow safe work practices for use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials
   • Remove and dispose of or neutralise excess spoil from site operations in accordance with environmental regulations
5. tools and equipment
   • Carry out shutdown and secure equipment
   • Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers including condition of flights, threads, socket connectors and D clips
   • Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment
   • Maintain all auger equipment in serviceable condition
   • Observe occupational health and safety procedures in carrying out equipment maintenance