Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIBHD302D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct underground development drilling

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIBHD302D - Conduct underground development drilling
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to Conduct underground development drilling in Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in driller roles. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing: and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for underground drilling
  • Access, interpret and apply underground development drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details including relevant geo-technical details
  • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment
  • Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements
  • Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready to use
  • Confirm work area ventilation before entry into work area
  • Check job site and identify and control possible misfires
       
Element: Drill and monitor progress
  • Conduct work safely and efficiently while following procedures, regulations, WHS, and manufacturer’s specifications
  • Identify, control and report hazards and potential risks according to drilling plan
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Maintain safety of driller and surrounding personnel
  • Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions
  • Read and interpret drill plans, drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design
  • Monitor conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations
  • Monitor drilling progress by monitoring equipment indicators
  • Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean
  • Diagnose and take appropriate action to control drilling problems and advise appropriate personnel
  • Mark misdirected drill holes
  • Install collar pipes or lifters in readiness for charging
       
Element: Pack up drill site
  • De-rig equipment appropriately
  • Clear site of debris
  • Remove auxiliary services to allocated area
  • Confirm equipment is ready for transport
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Inspect equipment and reports faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing
       
Element: Carry out housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment to maintain condition and ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
  • Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Prepare for underground drilling

1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground development drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details including relevant geo-technical details

1.3 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment

1.4 Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements

1.5 Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready to use

1.6 Confirm work area ventilation before entry into work area

1.7 Check job site and identify and control possible misfires

2. Drill and monitor progress

2.1 Conduct work safely and efficiently while following procedures, regulations, WHS, and manufacturer’s specifications

2.2 Identify, control and report hazards and potential risks according to drilling plan

2.3 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

2.4 Maintain safety of driller and surrounding personnel

2.5 Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions

2.6 Read and interpret drill plans, drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design

2.7 Monitor conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations

2.8 Monitor drilling progress by monitoring equipment indicators

2.9 Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean

2.10 Diagnose and take appropriate action to control drilling problems and advise appropriate personnel

2.11 Mark misdirected drill holes

2.12 Install collar pipes or lifters in readiness for charging

3. Pack up drill site

3.1 De-rig equipment appropriately

3.2 Clear site of debris

3.3 Remove auxiliary services to allocated area

3.4 Confirm equipment is ready for transport

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Carry out shutdown procedures

4.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

4.3 Inspect equipment and reports faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing

5. Carry out housekeeping activities

5.1 Clean equipment to maintain condition and ensure safe and efficient operations

5.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment

5.3 Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

5.4 Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete underground development drilling that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating both verbally and orally that is clear and concise with others to receive and pass on changing of shift information

demonstrates completion of conducting underground development drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

demonstrating accurate drilling and driving techniques

planning and preparing for drilling

drilling and monitoring progress

packing-up the drill site

carrying out operator maintenance and housekeeping activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting underground development drilling:

relevant legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

equipment safety requirements

reading and interpreting geological and technical data (e.g. basic)

manufacturer’s specifications

application of mining regulations

road rules

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Prepare for underground drilling

1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground development drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details including relevant geo-technical details

1.3 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment

1.4 Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements

1.5 Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready to use

1.6 Confirm work area ventilation before entry into work area

1.7 Check job site and identify and control possible misfires

2. Drill and monitor progress

2.1 Conduct work safely and efficiently while following procedures, regulations, WHS, and manufacturer’s specifications

2.2 Identify, control and report hazards and potential risks according to drilling plan

2.3 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

2.4 Maintain safety of driller and surrounding personnel

2.5 Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions

2.6 Read and interpret drill plans, drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design

2.7 Monitor conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations

2.8 Monitor drilling progress by monitoring equipment indicators

2.9 Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean

2.10 Diagnose and take appropriate action to control drilling problems and advise appropriate personnel

2.11 Mark misdirected drill holes

2.12 Install collar pipes or lifters in readiness for charging

3. Pack up drill site

3.1 De-rig equipment appropriately

3.2 Clear site of debris

3.3 Remove auxiliary services to allocated area

3.4 Confirm equipment is ready for transport

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Carry out shutdown procedures

4.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

4.3 Inspect equipment and reports faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing

5. Carry out housekeeping activities

5.1 Clean equipment to maintain condition and ensure safe and efficient operations

5.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment

5.3 Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

5.4 Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply underground development drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details including relevant geo-technical details 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment 
Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready to use 
Confirm work area ventilation before entry into work area 
Check job site and identify and control possible misfires 
Conduct work safely and efficiently while following procedures, regulations, WHS, and manufacturer’s specifications 
Identify, control and report hazards and potential risks according to drilling plan 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Maintain safety of driller and surrounding personnel 
Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions 
Read and interpret drill plans, drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design 
Monitor conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations 
Monitor drilling progress by monitoring equipment indicators 
Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean 
Diagnose and take appropriate action to control drilling problems and advise appropriate personnel 
Mark misdirected drill holes 
Install collar pipes or lifters in readiness for charging 
De-rig equipment appropriately 
Clear site of debris 
Remove auxiliary services to allocated area 
Confirm equipment is ready for transport 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Inspect equipment and reports faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing 
Clean equipment to maintain condition and ensure safe and efficient operations 
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment 
Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 

Forms

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