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

RIIBHD303D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct long hole drilling

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIBHD303D - Conduct long hole drilling
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct long hole drilling in the Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in driller roles.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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: Plan and prepare drilling site
  • Access, interpret and apply drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Plan and prepare work activities to meet drilling requirements
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details and review historical information
  • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment
  • Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to the work plan
  • Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements
  • Place visible orientation marks to drill plan according to site procedures
  • Ensure auxiliary services are available
  • Erect physical barricades and signs and/or safety provisions to prevent unauthorised access
  • Identify and clearly mark butts/misfires according to site procedures
  • Ensure area is well ventilated using dust suppression and extraction methods before entry into work area
  • Conduct equipment pre-start checks to insure equipment is safe and ready to use
       
Element: Move equipment and materials to site
  • Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Complete pre-start checks and confirm equipment is prepared for transportation
  • Identify and manage hazards and potential risks to ensure safe transportation to drill site
  • Transport equipment and attachments safely, according to road conditions, avoiding damage to equipment, site or injury to personnel
  • Position and stabilise equipment at site according to ground conditions
  • Connect auxiliary services
  • Read, interpret and align equipment with orientation marks
       
Element: Drill and monitor progression
  • Conduct work according to procedures, requirements and specifications in a safe and efficient manner
  • Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to work plan
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions
  • Interpret drill plans, then drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions
  • Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations
  • Install collar pipes
  • Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and mark misdirected holes
       
Element: Pack-up drill site
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • 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
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Visually inspect equipment and report faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing
  • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of maintenance tasks
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
  • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Plan and prepare drilling site
  • Access, interpret and apply drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Plan and prepare work activities to meet drilling requirements
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details and review historical information
  • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment
  • Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to the work plan
  • Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements
  • Place visible orientation marks to drill plan according to site procedures
  • Ensure auxiliary services are available
  • Erect physical barricades and signs and/or safety provisions to prevent unauthorised access
  • Identify and clearly mark butts/misfires according to site procedures
  • Ensure area is well ventilated using dust suppression and extraction methods before entry into work area
  • Conduct equipment pre-start checks to insure equipment is safe and ready to use
       
Element: Move equipment and materials to site
  • Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Complete pre-start checks and confirm equipment is prepared for transportation
  • Identify and manage hazards and potential risks to ensure safe transportation to drill site
  • Transport equipment and attachments safely, according to road conditions, avoiding damage to equipment, site or injury to personnel
  • Position and stabilise equipment at site according to ground conditions
  • Connect auxiliary services
  • Read, interpret and align equipment with orientation marks
       
Element: Drill and monitor progression
  • Conduct work according to procedures, requirements and specifications in a safe and efficient manner
  • Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to work plan
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions
  • Interpret drill plans, then drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions
  • Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations
  • Install collar pipes
  • Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and mark misdirected holes
       
Element: Pack-up drill site
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • 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
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Visually inspect equipment and report faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing
  • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of maintenance tasks
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
  • Complete all required 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. Plan and prepare drilling site

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

1.2 Plan and prepare work activities to meet drilling requirements

1.3 Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details and review historical information

1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment

1.5 Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to the work plan

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

1.7 Place visible orientation marks to drill plan according to site procedures

1.8 Ensure auxiliary services are available

1.9 Erect physical barricades and signs and/or safety provisions to prevent unauthorised access

1.10 Identify and clearly mark butts/misfires according to site procedures

1.11 Ensure area is well ventilated using dust suppression and extraction methods before entry into work area

1.12 Conduct equipment pre-start checks to insure equipment is safe and ready to use

2. Move equipment and materials to site

2.1 Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner

2.2 Complete pre-start checks and confirm equipment is prepared for transportation

2.3 Identify and manage hazards and potential risks to ensure safe transportation to drill site

2.4 Transport equipment and attachments safely, according to road conditions, avoiding damage to equipment, site or injury to personnel

2.5 Position and stabilise equipment at site according to ground conditions

2.6 Connect auxiliary services

2.7 Read, interpret and align equipment with orientation marks

3. Drill and monitor progression

3.1 Conduct work according to procedures, requirements and specifications in a safe and efficient manner

3.2 Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to work plan

3.3 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

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

3.5 Interpret drill plans, then drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions

3.6 Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations

3.7 Install collar pipes

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

3.9 Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and mark misdirected holes

4. Pack-up drill site

4.1 Carry out shutdown procedures

4.2 De-rig equipment appropriately

4.3 Clear site of debris

4.4 Remove auxiliary services to allocated area

4.5 Confirm equipment is ready for transport

5. Carry out operator maintenance

5.1 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

5.2 Visually inspect equipment and report faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing

5.3 Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of maintenance tasks

6. Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1 Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations

6.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment

6.3 Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

6.4 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 long hole drilling that meets all of the required outcomes including:

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 long hole drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

operates, maintains, cleans and stores auxiliary equipment

preparing site and equipment for drilling

interpreting drill plans, drill holes correctly and realign equipment

ensuring hole remains clean by removing drill cuttings and sludge

carrying out shutdown procedures and sequence for de-rigging equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting long hole drilling through:

relevant legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

drilling equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data

handling and transport of hazardous substances

manufacturer’s specifications

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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. Plan and prepare drilling site

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

1.2 Plan and prepare work activities to meet drilling requirements

1.3 Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details and review historical information

1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment

1.5 Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to the work plan

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

1.7 Place visible orientation marks to drill plan according to site procedures

1.8 Ensure auxiliary services are available

1.9 Erect physical barricades and signs and/or safety provisions to prevent unauthorised access

1.10 Identify and clearly mark butts/misfires according to site procedures

1.11 Ensure area is well ventilated using dust suppression and extraction methods before entry into work area

1.12 Conduct equipment pre-start checks to insure equipment is safe and ready to use

2. Move equipment and materials to site

2.1 Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner

2.2 Complete pre-start checks and confirm equipment is prepared for transportation

2.3 Identify and manage hazards and potential risks to ensure safe transportation to drill site

2.4 Transport equipment and attachments safely, according to road conditions, avoiding damage to equipment, site or injury to personnel

2.5 Position and stabilise equipment at site according to ground conditions

2.6 Connect auxiliary services

2.7 Read, interpret and align equipment with orientation marks

3. Drill and monitor progression

3.1 Conduct work according to procedures, requirements and specifications in a safe and efficient manner

3.2 Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to work plan

3.3 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

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

3.5 Interpret drill plans, then drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions

3.6 Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations

3.7 Install collar pipes

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

3.9 Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and mark misdirected holes

4. Pack-up drill site

4.1 Carry out shutdown procedures

4.2 De-rig equipment appropriately

4.3 Clear site of debris

4.4 Remove auxiliary services to allocated area

4.5 Confirm equipment is ready for transport

5. Carry out operator maintenance

5.1 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

5.2 Visually inspect equipment and report faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing

5.3 Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of maintenance tasks

6. Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1 Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations

6.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment

6.3 Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

6.4 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 drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Plan and prepare work activities to meet drilling requirements 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details and review historical information 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment 
Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to the work plan 
Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements 
Place visible orientation marks to drill plan according to site procedures 
Ensure auxiliary services are available 
Erect physical barricades and signs and/or safety provisions to prevent unauthorised access 
Identify and clearly mark butts/misfires according to site procedures 
Ensure area is well ventilated using dust suppression and extraction methods before entry into work area 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks to insure equipment is safe and ready to use 
Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner 
Complete pre-start checks and confirm equipment is prepared for transportation 
Identify and manage hazards and potential risks to ensure safe transportation to drill site 
Transport equipment and attachments safely, according to road conditions, avoiding damage to equipment, site or injury to personnel 
Position and stabilise equipment at site according to ground conditions 
Connect auxiliary services 
Read, interpret and align equipment with orientation marks 
Conduct work according to procedures, requirements and specifications in a safe and efficient manner 
Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to work plan 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions 
Interpret drill plans, then drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions 
Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations 
Install collar pipes 
Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and mark misdirected holes 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
De-rig equipment appropriately 
Clear site of debris 
Remove auxiliary services to allocated area 
Confirm equipment is ready for transport 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Visually inspect equipment and report faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing 
Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of maintenance tasks 
Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations 
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment 
Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Access, interpret and apply drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Plan and prepare work activities to meet drilling requirements 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details and review historical information 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment 
Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to the work plan 
Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements 
Place visible orientation marks to drill plan according to site procedures 
Ensure auxiliary services are available 
Erect physical barricades and signs and/or safety provisions to prevent unauthorised access 
Identify and clearly mark butts/misfires according to site procedures 
Ensure area is well ventilated using dust suppression and extraction methods before entry into work area 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks to insure equipment is safe and ready to use 
Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner 
Complete pre-start checks and confirm equipment is prepared for transportation 
Identify and manage hazards and potential risks to ensure safe transportation to drill site 
Transport equipment and attachments safely, according to road conditions, avoiding damage to equipment, site or injury to personnel 
Position and stabilise equipment at site according to ground conditions 
Connect auxiliary services 
Read, interpret and align equipment with orientation marks 
Conduct work according to procedures, requirements and specifications in a safe and efficient manner 
Identify, manage and/or report hazards and potential risks according to work plan 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Operate equipment safely within working environment limitations and face/ground conditions 
Interpret drill plans, then drill holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions 
Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain drilling operations 
Install collar pipes 
Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and mark misdirected holes 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
De-rig equipment appropriately 
Clear site of debris 
Remove auxiliary services to allocated area 
Confirm equipment is ready for transport 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Visually inspect equipment and report faults and make equipment available for routine operational servicing 
Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of maintenance tasks 
Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations 
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment 
Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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