The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for setting up and packing up of drill sites

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the setting up and packing up of drill sites

working with others to undertake and complete the setting up and packing up of drill sites that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the setting up and packing up of drill sites that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the setting up and packing up of drill sites

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to set up and pack up drill sites:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply manual and mechanical handling techniques

apply communication by hand signals for vehicle positioning and mast raising

apply decontamination procedures for rig and equipment

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to set up and pack up drill sites:

occupational health and safety procedures, including site and equipment safety requirement

importance of drill pad stability and rig alignment

safe storage requirements and procedures for hazardous substances

environmental requirements and procedures, including reducing: contamination and pollution; and containing, dispersing and disposing of waste fluids

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

basic geological and technical data

extreme weather precautions

how to clean, dig and protect and mud pits and drains, where required

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work instructions may come from:

briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achievement targets

operational conditions

obtaining of permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Hazards may include:

previous usage (e.g. builders or demolition residue)

electric wires (overhead or underground)

telephone lines or fibre optic cables

gas pipes

pressurised water pipes

drains for water and sewer

overhead branches

available working space or confined space

environmental hazards, including:

contaminated soil

toxic substances

in-hole gas

wind direction and

atmospheric contaminants, including dust and fumes

Coordination requirements may include

driller

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Ancillary equipment may include:

compressor

pumps

grout pump

mixing tanks

sample collection hopper/skip

support vehicle

water tank, temporary reservoirs, and pipelines

HF radio aerial, microwave dish

cyclones

sample storage

down hole test or installation equipment (packers, survey, water pressure test equipment, sampling devises)

core boxes

drill string components

tools