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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for drilling operations
   • Access, interpret and apply drilling operations 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 appropriate personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Identify and determine location and nature of any installed services near or crossing the proposed drill plan
   • Identify and obtain all necessary permits and consents
   • Develop contingency plans for changes in geological conditions
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Prepare to drill
   • Check all required personnel, equipment and supplies are available
   • Check equipment is in good operational condition, and address identified issues
   • Erect or place safety barriers where needed
   • Check all modes of communication
   • Select suitable lay down areas for separate storage of chemicals and fuels or other incompatible items
   • Select locations for ancillary equipment to provide maximum efficiency and minimal risk to personnel
3. Set up drill and equipment
   • Carry out pre-start and start up procedures
   • Ensure a solid foundation for the rig
   • Interpret plans and position equipment accurately
   • Stabilise drill
   • Align and secure mast at correct angle
   • Position ancillary equipment accurately
4. Diagnose problems
   • Recognise symptoms of problem
   • Identify and isolate causes and determine solution
   • Implement solution if within scope of authority and competence
   • Seek help if problem is too complex
   • Implement solution as directed

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 the setting up and preparing for drilling operations including:

operating ancillary equipment

interpreting graphical representation, including maps, diagrams

applying metric and imperial conversions

applying mathematical skills, including:

addition

subtraction

multiplication

division

using appropriate instruments to measure:

volume

quantities

mass

weight

length

using calculating tools

applying estimating skills, e.g. mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity

applying basic geometry to interpret depth, direction and azimuth of a hole

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the setting up and preparing for drilling operations 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 setting up and preparing for drilling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

coordinating drill team members and activities

determining location and nature of any installed services near or crossing the proposed drill plan

identifying and obtaining all necessary permits and consents

select locations for storage of chemicals/fuels/incompatible items /ancillary equipment

ensuring a solid foundation for the rig

interpreting plans and positioning equipment accurately

stabilising drill

aligning and securing mast at correct angle

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in setting up and preparing for drilling operations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for;

work, health and safety

environmental issues

operating drill rig

housekeeping

identifying equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

complying with operational and maintenance procedures, including:

controlling flow off site

disposing of waste

no excess clearing

prevention of spread of contaminants

using soil sampling and basic geological knowledge, including classification of rocks, drillability and stability

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

applying fault finding and troubleshooting techniques

using team work principals

understanding communication systems, and complying with site radio procedures, e.g. 2-way radio

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