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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for assisting the grouting or cementing operations
   • Access, interpret and apply assist grouting or cementing operations, documentation and ensure 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
2. Operate ancillary equipment
   • Start-up ancillary equipment as per manufacturers instruction
   • Appropriately run ancillary equipment
   • Shut down ancillary equipment as per manufacturers instruction
3. Perform basic measurement and calculations
   • Use and read tape measure accurately
   • Carry out simple calculations and measurements of tank capacities, casing and rod lengths
   • Record or complete tally sheets for number of lengths of casing placed in the hole
   • Record results legibly on all reports
4. Grout and cement hole
   • Mix grout and additives
   • Access, interpret and apply safety data sheets (SDS) requirements for all materials used
   • Apply grout/cement using appropriate techniques, and complete grouting/cementing
   • Avoid spillage of grout, cement or additives
   • Construct well head, hole identification and install hole security devices
   • Dispose of any excess grout or cement according to site waste management procedures
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
5. Clean all equipment at completion of grouting or cementing
   • Operate cleaning equipment
   • Ensure that all cleaning equipment is kept in good working condition
   • 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 grouting or cementing operations including:

operating cleaning equipment

using mixing equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete grouting or cementing operations that meet 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 grouting or cementing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

measuring tank dimensions and calculating volumes

recording casing lengths and quantities accurately

mixing grout and additives

applying grout/cement using appropriate techniques, and complete grouting/cementing

constructing well head, hole identification and installing hole security devices

appropriately disposing of any excess grout or cement

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in assisting grouting or cementing operations through:

applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

work, health and safety

environmental issues

grouting or cementing

housekeeping

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

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying possible effects of grout, cement or cement additives on health

identifying team roles and objectives during the grouting or cementing operations

identifying properties of grout, cement or cement additives

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