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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for assisting horizontal directional drilling operations
   • Access, interpret and apply assist horizontal 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
   • Load, unload and move tools and equipment
   • Identify safety precautions for handling potentially contaminated spoil
   • Assist in the use of locating equipment for locating underground utilities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Support the horizontal directional drilling process
   • Fit/remove bits/reamers/stabilizers to/from the drill string
   • Lay out drill string in readiness for tripping/drilling
   • Add/remove drill pipe from the drill string
   • Inspect drill pipe, bits, threads and associated equipment for damage
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Assist in the use of guidance or tracking equipment
3. Mix drilling fluids
   • Check labels and read and interpret safety information/hazard codes
   • Mix drilling fluid
   • Carry out storage of drilling mud components and additives
   • Perform basic tests on the fluid and record/report the results as required
4. tools and equipment
   • Perform inspections and routine checks on ancillary equipment
   • Perform inspections and basic maintenance pipe handling equipment
   • Complete housekeeping activities
   • Process records
5. Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
   • Perform inspections and routine checks on ancillary equipment
   • Perform inspections and basic maintenance pipe handling equipment
   • 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 completion of assisting with horizontal 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 horizontal 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 horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

fitting and removing bits/reamers/stabilizers to/from the drill string

laying out drill string in readiness for tripping/drilling

adding/removing drill pipe from the drill string

inspecting drill pipe, bits, threads and associated equipment for damage

assisting in the use of guidance or tracking equipment

identification of and correct mixing of drill fluids

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in assisting horizontal direction 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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