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RIIEGS306D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare drill site

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIEGS306D - Prepare drill site
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare a drill site in Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational 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: Plan and prepare for drill site preparation
  • Access, interpret and apply drill site preparation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities
  • Establish communication system and protocols
  • Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks
       
Element: Create access to drill site
  • Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site
  • If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land
  • Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks
  • Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade
  • Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable
  • Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation
       
Element: Prepare drill site
  • Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation
  • Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site
  • Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig
  • Leave mature trees undisturbed
  • Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location
       
Element: Minimise impact of contaminated groundwater
  • Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations
  • If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location
  • Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation
       
Element: Manage rare flora
  • Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation,
  • Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified
       
Element: Plan and prepare for drill site preparation
  • Access, interpret and apply drill site preparation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities
  • Establish communication system and protocols
  • Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks
       
Element: Create access to drill site
  • Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site
  • If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land
  • Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks
  • Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade
  • Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable
  • Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation
       
Element: Prepare drill site
  • Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation
  • Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site
  • Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig
  • Leave mature trees undisturbed
  • Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location
       
Element: Minimise impact of contaminated groundwater
  • Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations
  • If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location
  • Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation
       
Element: Manage rare flora
  • Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation,
  • Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified
       


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 drill site preparation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply drill site preparation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site

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 the work activities

1.5. Establish communication system and protocols

1.6. Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks

2. Create access to drill site

2.1. Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site

2.2. If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land

2.3. Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks

2.4. Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade

2.5. Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable

2.6. Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation

3. Prepare drill site

3.1. Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation

3.2. Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site

3.3. Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig

3.4. Leave mature trees undisturbed

3.5. Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location

4. Minimise impact of contaminated groundwater

4.1. Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations

4.2. If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location

4.3. Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation

5. Manage rare flora

5.1. Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation,

5.2. Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified

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 drill site preparation including:

identifying, recording and reporting rare flora

identifying and containing contaminated groundwater

cutting or trimming trees and vegetation

performing manual and mechanical handling

constructing sumps and bunds

demonstrates completion of preparing drill site that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

accessing plans to identify drill site requirements

performing plant and equipment pre-start checks

operating equipment within required limitations

creating access to the drill site

clearing and preparing the drill site with minimal disruption to environment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of preparing a drill site through:

identifying particular state or territory regulations relating to vegetation clearing

identifying and controlling hazards associated with drill site preparation work

interpreting drill site layout plans

identifying and applying environmental principles and practices, and work procedures

identifying and applying fire control methods

identifying re-vegetation methods

identifying natural land contours

identifying groundwater systems

identifying types and operational characteristics of plant/equipment used in creating access tracks and for drill site preparation operations

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for drill site preparation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply drill site preparation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site

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 the work activities

1.5. Establish communication system and protocols

1.6. Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks

2. Create access to drill site

2.1. Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site

2.2. If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land

2.3. Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks

2.4. Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade

2.5. Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable

2.6. Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation

3. Prepare drill site

3.1. Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation

3.2. Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site

3.3. Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig

3.4. Leave mature trees undisturbed

3.5. Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location

4. Minimise impact of contaminated groundwater

4.1. Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations

4.2. If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location

4.3. Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation

5. Manage rare flora

5.1. Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation,

5.2. Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified

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 drill site preparation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities 
Establish communication system and protocols 
Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks 
Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site 
If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land 
Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks 
Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade 
Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable 
Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation 
Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation 
Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site 
Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig 
Leave mature trees undisturbed 
Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location 
Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations 
If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location 
Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation 
Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation, 
Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified 
Access, interpret and apply drill site preparation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities 
Establish communication system and protocols 
Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks 
Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site 
If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land 
Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks 
Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade 
Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable 
Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation 
Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation 
Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site 
Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig 
Leave mature trees undisturbed 
Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location 
Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations 
If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location 
Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation 
Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation, 
Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified 

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