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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for assisting with surface directional drilling
  2. Support the surface directional drilling process
  3. 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 surface directional drilling including:

operation of ancillary equipment:

pumps

ventilation equipment

working wearing personal protective equipment

apply operational communication procedures

inspection and monitoring of equipment

applying basic maintenance of tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete surface directional drilling 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 prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of assisting with surface directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

positioning and numbering drill rods in readiness for drilling

inspect in-hole drilling components for damage

fitting and removing in-hole drilling components to and from the drill string

checking drill rods for wear and damage

checking on hoses and ancillary equipment