Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to construct monitoring bores

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for constructing monitoring bores

interpret and apply occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

interpret site requirements and procedures

interpret work requirements

interpret geological and survey data

apply mechanical and manual handling safety requirements and procedures

cementing and grouting skills

mixing and placing concrete

drilling skills using an appropriate method

operation of pressure cleaning equipment

calculation and measurement skills

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to construct monitoring bores

equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

basic geological formations ie various formations which permit groundwater movement and factors affecting groundwater quality

characteristics of good samples required for water well construction

ways in which sampling errors can occur

types of muds their use and development techniques to remove them from bores

problem solving techniques

grout placement methods and procedures

range of numerical calculations

water sampling techniques and protocols

legislative site and manufacturers requirements and procedures

worksite coordination requirements and procedures

site operating techniques and systems

monitoring systems and alarms requirements and procedures

ground preparation requirements and procedures

inspection fault finding and reporting requirements and procedures

routine operator servicing maintenance and housekeeping requirements and procedures

site environmental and heritage requirements and constraints

use of diagrams plans and instructions for positioning recording work or progress

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for constructing monitoring bores

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of monitoring bore construction

working with others to undertake and complete the construction of monitoring bores that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of monitoring bore construction that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the construction of monitoring bores

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

Hazards may include:

Contaminants may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Assemble and insert casing and screens may involve:

Equipment required for assembly and insertion may include:

Bore construction procedures may include:

Knowledge of basic geological data may include:

Numerical tasks may include calculations such as:

Documents to determine design may include:

Written tasks may include: