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RIICTT301D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct of fluid assisted directional boring

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICTT301D - Conduct of fluid assisted directional boring
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct fluid assisted directional boring in Civil Construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational 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 for fluid assisted directional boring
  • Access, interpret and apply fluid assisted directional boring 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
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task
  • Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
  • Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Determine boring requirements
  • Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications
  • Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions
  • Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata
  • Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment
       
Element: Conduct equipment checks
  • Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures
  • Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out equipment maintenance to schedule
       
Element: Drive bore hole
  • Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements
  • Extract and dispose of mud in accordance with job specifications
  • Continually monitor bore head progress for vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions
  • Monitor drilling fluid to accommodate differing strata formation
  • Remove bore head
  • Check and fit back reaming attachment to drill string
  • Conduct back reaming to dimensions/plans/specifications
  • Position drums/rolls of installing product and ensure safe discharge of product
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
       
Element: Plan and prepare for fluid assisted directional boring
  • Access, interpret and apply fluid assisted directional boring 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
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task
  • Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
  • Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Determine boring requirements
  • Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications
  • Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions
  • Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata
  • Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment
       
Element: Conduct equipment checks
  • Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures
  • Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out equipment maintenance to schedule
       
Element: Drive bore hole
  • Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements
  • Extract and dispose of mud in accordance with job specifications
  • Continually monitor bore head progress for vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions
  • Monitor drilling fluid to accommodate differing strata formation
  • Remove bore head
  • Check and fit back reaming attachment to drill string
  • Conduct back reaming to dimensions/plans/specifications
  • Position drums/rolls of installing product and ensure safe discharge of product
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
       


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 for fluid assisted directional boring

1.1 Access, interpret and apply fluid assisted directional boring documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task

1.6 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.7 Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Determine boring requirements

2.1 Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications

2.2 Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment

2.3 Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions

2.4 Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata

2.5 Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment

3. Conduct equipment checks

3.1 Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures

3.2 Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults

3.3 Conduct inspection and fault finding

3.4 Carry out equipment maintenance to schedule

4. Drive bore hole

4.1 Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements

4.2 Extract and dispose of mud in accordance with job specifications

4.3 Continually monitor bore head progress for vertical and horizontal alignment

4.4 Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions

4.5 Monitor drilling fluid to accommodate differing strata formation

4.6 Remove bore head

4.7 Check and fit back reaming attachment to drill string

4.8 Conduct back reaming to dimensions/plans/specifications

4.9 Position drums/rolls of installing product and ensure safe discharge of product

5. Clean up

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 , documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of fluid assisted directional boring, including:

interpreting engineering drawings, plan and specification

using laser control equipment

using electronic devices to locate electronic cable

applying electronic equipment calibration

applying thrust and rotation of boring equipment

applying hazardous materials handling methods

applying JSA's/safe work method statement

works effectively with others to undertake and complete fluid assisted directional boring that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of conducting fluid assisted directional boring that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing of at least 50 metres of fluid assisted directional boring

using systems to monitor status of boring

confirming the work instructions, plans, specifications and quality requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in fluid assisted directional boring through:

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

drilling fluids use

categories of horizontal directional drilling

strike alert systems

remote unit operations

controlling thrust and rotation of boring equipment

slinging procedures

relevant equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

Submission Requirements

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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. Plan and prepare for fluid assisted directional boring

1.1 Access, interpret and apply fluid assisted directional boring documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task

1.6 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.7 Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Determine boring requirements

2.1 Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications

2.2 Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment

2.3 Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions

2.4 Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata

2.5 Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment

3. Conduct equipment checks

3.1 Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures

3.2 Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults

3.3 Conduct inspection and fault finding

3.4 Carry out equipment maintenance to schedule

4. Drive bore hole

4.1 Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements

4.2 Extract and dispose of mud in accordance with job specifications

4.3 Continually monitor bore head progress for vertical and horizontal alignment

4.4 Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions

4.5 Monitor drilling fluid to accommodate differing strata formation

4.6 Remove bore head

4.7 Check and fit back reaming attachment to drill string

4.8 Conduct back reaming to dimensions/plans/specifications

4.9 Position drums/rolls of installing product and ensure safe discharge of product

5. Clean up

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 fluid assisted directional boring 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 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications 
Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment 
Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions 
Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata 
Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment 
Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures 
Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out equipment maintenance to schedule 
Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements 
Extract and dispose of mud in accordance with job specifications 
Continually monitor bore head progress for vertical and horizontal alignment 
Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions 
Monitor drilling fluid to accommodate differing strata formation 
Remove bore head 
Check and fit back reaming attachment to drill string 
Conduct back reaming to dimensions/plans/specifications 
Position drums/rolls of installing product and ensure safe discharge of product 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Access, interpret and apply fluid assisted directional boring 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 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications 
Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment 
Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions 
Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata 
Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment 
Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures 
Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out equipment maintenance to schedule 
Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements 
Extract and dispose of mud in accordance with job specifications 
Continually monitor bore head progress for vertical and horizontal alignment 
Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions 
Monitor drilling fluid to accommodate differing strata formation 
Remove bore head 
Check and fit back reaming attachment to drill string 
Conduct back reaming to dimensions/plans/specifications 
Position drums/rolls of installing product and ensure safe discharge of product 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

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