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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for assisting underground in-seam directional drilling
   • Access, interpret and apply assist underground in-seam directional 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 appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Load, unload and move tools and equipment
2. Support the underground in-seam directional drilling process
   • Position and number drill rods in readiness for drilling
   • Inspect in-hole drilling components for damage
   • Fit and remove in-hole drilling components to and from the drill string
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Prepare for unplanned gas and water leakage
3. Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
   • Monitor the drill rods for wear and damage and dress and grease threads
   • Rotate rods in stack as and when required
   • Perform inspections and routine checks on hoses and ancillary equipment and carryout remedial action
   • Ensure that drill fluids are appropriately contained and disposed
   • Complete housekeeping activities
   • Process records

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 underground in-seam directional drilling including:

applying safe manual handling practices

operating ancillary equipment

working wearing personal protective equipment

inspecting and monitoring equipment

carrying out operator maintenance

works effectively with others to undertake and complete underground in-seam 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 underground in-seam 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

inspecting in-hole drilling components for damage

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

preparing for unplanned gas and water leakage

monitoring drill rods for wear and rotating in stack

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in assisting underground in-seam directional drilling through:

applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

work, health and safety

environmental issues

handling drilling equipment

housekeeping

reading, interpreting and complying with safety data sheets (SDS)

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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