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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the grouting or cementing process
   • Access, interpret and apply grouting or cementing 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Ensure adequate material and equipment is available to complete the task successfully
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select the appropriate grouting or cementing procedure to suite the application
2. Perform measurement and calculations
   • Read tape measure accurately to carry out measurements of tank capacities, casing or rod lengths
   • Record or complete tally sheets for number of lengths of casing placed in the hole
   • Carry out calculations and measurements
   • Record legibly on all reports
3. Conduct grouting or cementing of hole
   • Start-up, run, and close down ancillary equipment
   • Manage mixing grout and any additives
   • Access, interpret and apply safety data sheets (SDS)
   • Conduct grouting or cementing of hole using appropriate equipment and techniques
   • Monitor process to ensure consistency and accuracy of placed grout or cement
   • Construct well head, hole identification and install hole security devices where required
   • Dispose of any excess grout or cement according to site waste management procedures
4. Respond to problems
   • Identify possible operational problems in equipment or process
   • Identify symptoms of problems needing remedial action
   • Determine possible fault causes
   • Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
   • Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
5. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping
   • Ensure there is no spillage of grout, cement or additives to minimise any associated safety hazards
   • Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and effectively
   • Provide instructions and occupational health and safety requirements on the use of hazardous chemicals for cleaning
   • Maintain tools and equipment kept in good working condition
   • Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
   • Process records
6. Plan and prepare for the grouting or cementing process
   • Access, interpret and apply grouting or cementing 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Ensure adequate material and equipment is available to complete the task successfully
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select the appropriate grouting or cementing procedure to suite the application
7. Perform measurement and calculations
   • Read tape measure accurately to carry out measurements of tank capacities, casing or rod lengths
   • Record or complete tally sheets for number of lengths of casing placed in the hole
   • Carry out calculations and measurements
   • Record legibly on all reports
8. Conduct grouting or cementing of hole
   • Start-up, run, and close down ancillary equipment
   • Manage mixing grout and any additives
   • Access, interpret and apply safety data sheets (SDS)
   • Conduct grouting or cementing of hole using appropriate equipment and techniques
   • Monitor process to ensure consistency and accuracy of placed grout or cement
   • Construct well head, hole identification and install hole security devices where required
   • Dispose of any excess grout or cement according to site waste management procedures
9. Respond to problems
   • Identify possible operational problems in equipment or process
   • Identify symptoms of problems needing remedial action
   • Determine possible fault causes
   • Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
   • Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
10. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping
    • Ensure there is no spillage of grout, cement or additives to minimise any associated safety hazards
    • Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and effectively
    • Provide instructions and occupational health and safety requirements on the use of hazardous chemicals for cleaning
    • Maintain tools and equipment kept in good working condition
    • 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 grouting or cementing operations in the drilling industry including:

operating mixing equipment

operating cleaning equipment

measuring tank dimensions and calculate volumes

calculating specific gravity of mixtures and hydrostatic pressures including pressure differences between annulus and inside of casing

recording casing lengths and quantities accurately

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

managing the mixing of grout and any additives

accessing, interpreting and applying safety data sheets (SDS)

ensuring consistency and accuracy of placed grout or cement

constructing well head, hole identification and installing hole security devices where required

ensuring there is no spillage of grout, cement or additives to minimise any associated safety hazards

disposing of any excess grout or cement according to site waste management procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

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

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

work, health and safety

environmental issues

operating drill rig

housekeeping

possible effects of grout, cement or cement additives on health

team roles and objectives during the grouting or cementing operations

properties of grout, cement or cement additives

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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