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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for underground in-seam directional drilling
   • Access, interpret and apply conduct 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
2. Calibrate and operate survey tool
   • Carry out pre-start and start up procedures
   • Calibrate survey tool
   • Set up the orientation of the survey tool and the down-hole motor
   • Take the first survey reading, with regard to the standpipe length and composition and use the result to adjust the orientation of the down-hole motor
   • Conduct on-going surveys at intervals in accordance with the drill plan and use the result to adjust the orientation of the down-hole motor
   • Monitor and maintain the survey tool power supply and basic consumable items
3. Drill hole
   • Prepare for drilling in accordance with the drill plan
   • Choose drill bits appropriate to the geology
   • Issue clear and timely instructions to drill team members and others involved
   • Identify, select and apply rig operational controls
   • Carry out the drilling
   • Monitor and adjust drilling technique according to conditions
   • Identify and remedy operational problems
   • Reorientate the down-hole motor when branching is required to achieve required deviation of the hole
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
4. Complete documents and report
   • Maintain drill log and plot drilling data
   • Download survey instrument data system and upload data to site and/or work computer system
   • Report data and drilling plots
5. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping
   • Carry out shutdown procedures and secure equipment
   • Ensure that the drill rods are inspected for wear and damage and that threads are dressed and greased in accordance with standard procedures or that rods are replace as required
   • Monitor all drill equipment and hoses and ancillary equipment and carryout remedial action
   • Monitor wear on drill bit and reamers and take appropriate action
   • Ensure all drilling equipment is cleaned and maintained
   • Ensure that drill fluids are appropriately contained and disposed of appropriately
   • Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
   • Process records
6. Plan and prepare for underground in-seam directional drilling
   • Access, interpret and apply conduct 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
7. Calibrate and operate survey tool
   • Carry out pre-start and start up procedures
   • Calibrate survey tool
   • Set up the orientation of the survey tool and the down-hole motor
   • Take the first survey reading, with regard to the standpipe length and composition and use the result to adjust the orientation of the down-hole motor
   • Conduct on-going surveys at intervals in accordance with the drill plan and use the result to adjust the orientation of the down-hole motor
   • Monitor and maintain the survey tool power supply and basic consumable items
   • Prepare for drilling in accordance with the drill plan
   • Choose drill bits appropriate to the geology
   • Issue clear and timely instructions to drill team members and others involved
   • Identify, select and apply rig operational controls
   • Carry out the drilling
   • Monitor and adjust drilling technique according to conditions
   • Identify and remedy operational problems
   • Reorientate the down-hole motor when branching is required to achieve required deviation of the hole
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
8. Complete documents and report
   • Maintain drill log and plot drilling data
   • Download survey instrument data system and upload data to site and/or work computer system
   • Report data and drilling plots
9. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping
   • Carry out shutdown procedures and secure equipment
   • Ensure that the drill rods are inspected for wear and damage and that threads are dressed and greased in accordance with standard procedures or that rods are replace as required
   • Monitor all drill equipment and hoses and ancillary equipment and carryout remedial action
   • Monitor wear on drill bit and reamers and take appropriate action
   • Ensure all drilling equipment is cleaned and maintained
   • Ensure that drill fluids are appropriately contained and disposed of appropriately
   • Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
   • 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 conducting of underground in-seam directional drilling including:

applying safe manual handling practices

operating survey equipment

using drill bit, down-hole motor, and survey tool

conducting inspection and monitoring

conducting equipment maintenance

reading, interpreting and applying drill plans

operating ancillary equipment operating

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conducting of 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 conducting of underground in-seam directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

calibrating survey tool

setting up the orientation of the survey tool and the down-hole motor

conducting on-going surveys at intervals in accordance with the drill plan and use the result to adjust the orientation of the down-hole motor

choosing drill bits appropriate to the geology

identifying, selecting and applying rig operational controls

monitoring and adjusting drilling technique according to conditions

reorienting the down-hole motor when branching is required to achieve required deviation of the hole

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Knowledge Evidence

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

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

work, health and safety

environmental issues

operating drill rig

housekeeping

identifying the potential underground directional drilling hazards

principles of underground in-seam directional drilling operations

complying with the manufacturer’s requirements and procedures

specific handling requirements for underground drilling equipment

basic geology types and their impact on underground in-seam directional drilling operations

appropriate drill bits for different geology types

appropriate reamers for different geology types

importance and functions of the standpipe

understanding the maximum radius of curvature for drill string

understanding the types of drill fluid and their applications

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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