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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for bore-field operations
   • Access, interpret and apply bore-field operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities.
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select appropriate equipment and reagents according to job type to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities
2. Carry out bore-field activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
   • Dip bore and record water level
   • Take sample and test
   • Adjust water quality and quantity to meet processing requirements
   • Monitor water storage levels
3. Operate and monitor bore-field equipment
   • Take and interpret data from equipment indicator readings and adjust flow to maintain dam/tank levels
   • Continuously inspect plant and pipelines to identify defects and potential problems
   • Identify, remove and dispose of contaminants to environmental and site requirements
   • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets
   • Observe safety procedures regarding protection from the elements and communication with site
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process records
   • Communicate end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
5. Plan and prepare for bore-field operations
   • Access, interpret and apply bore-field operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities.
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select appropriate equipment and reagents according to job type to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities
6. Carry out bore-field activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
   • Dip bore and record water level
   • Take sample and test
   • Adjust water quality and quantity to meet processing requirements
   • Monitor water storage levels
7. Operate and monitor bore-field equipment
   • Take and interpret data from equipment indicator readings and adjust flow to maintain dam/tank levels
   • Continuously inspect plant and pipelines to identify defects and potential problems
   • Identify, remove and dispose of contaminants to environmental and site requirements
   • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets
   • Observe safety procedures regarding protection from the elements and communication with site
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process records
   • Communicate end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift

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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective bore-field operations activities including:

performing pre-start checks

diagnosing faults, identifying and addressing hazards

selecting and using required tools and equipment

continuously inspect plant and pipelines to identify defects and potential problems

selecting and using lifting equipment (manual, cranes and loads)

applying breakdown procedures

applying bore / catchment/dam procedures

applying detoxification procedures

comply with emergency procedures

comply with environmental and heritage procedures

comply with isolation procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the bore-field operations activities that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

clarifying and confirming work requirements

demonstrates completion of bore-field operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

correctly operating and monitoring equipment including

planning and preparing for bore-field activities,

monitoring water,

monitoring bore-field equipment

taking and interpreting data from equipment indicator readings

adjusting flow to maintain dam/tank levels

adjusting equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in bore-field operation activities through:

identifying and managing risks and hazards

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

isolation and breakdown procedures and responsibilities

complying with work health and safety practices

complying with emergency procedures

complying with equipment safety requirements

managing waste procedures

carrying out work according to air cleaning principles and systems

complying with WHS procedures

using operational procedures and checks

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

identifying contaminants

understanding equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

complying with hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

identifying repair requirements

comply with operational procedures and checks

monitoring and using pumping systems

identifying reagents

identifying repair requirements

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