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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for installation of product pipe
  2. Install product pipe
  3. Maintain equipment
  4. Respond to problems

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 installation of product pipe including:

operating the drill

operating ancillary equipment

attaching product pipe

identifying and dressing slightly damaged drill stem threads

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of product pipe 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 the installation of product pipe that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

selecting appropriate equipment to install product pipe

locking out machine

locating product feed to prevent damage and within breakover limitations

installing product, removing drill stem sections

monitoring and interpreting all gauge/dial readings

monitoring product feed

maintaining drill log and reports as required


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing product pipe through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

work, health and safety

environmental issues

operating drill rig

housekeeping

identifying basic rock/geology types and their impact on HDD operations including hard rock and scree

identifying the minimum radius of curvature for different products and impact on the job

complying with the strengths (compressive, tension) for different products and impact on the job

understanding the principles of HDD (general only)