This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to assist continuous flight auger drilling in Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in drillers assistant roles.No licensing, legislative 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.
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 assisting with continuous flight auger drilling
Access, interpret and apply assist continuous flight auger drilling 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 appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
Load, unload, move, handle, use and store continuous flight augers and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
Set up and stabilise auger racks
Element: Assist with augering process
Fit and remove bits to and from the lead auger
Lay out auger string in readiness for auger process
Insert remove augers from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections
Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped
Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance and sampling duties
Element: Obtain samples
Obtain and/or lay out disturbed samples from flights as required
Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated samples
Bag, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
Obtain soil samples from SPT split spoon, undisturbed sample tube, direct push, coring bit or other down hole mechanical device used in sampling
Package SPT samples and label packages and include the test result
Clean and service undisturbed tubes, remove loose spoil, fit mechanical or wax seals, package, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
Remove and package samples obtained from hollow auger sampling devices or direct push applications when required
Element: Clean equipment
Clean and reassemble sampling devices and associated equipment
Use high pressure cleaners and/or steam cleaning equipment to clean augers and equipment
Avoid or confine the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes.
Follow safe work practices for use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials.
Bag, remove and dispose of or neutralise excess spoil from site operations
Element: Carry out water sampling
Bail or pump holes in preparation for collection of water sample
Prepare, obtain and handle water sample bottles
Obtain a water sample from a bore hole
Fill, seal, label, store and transport correct volume water samples relevant for the analytical purpose or tests required using appropriate type containers
Remove or dispose of or neutralise excess water generated by sampling or cleaning processes that may be contaminated or harmful to the environment, plants, native animals, domestic stock or people
Element: tools and equipment
Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers including condition of flights, threads, socket connectors, D clips and bits
Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment, water sampling pumps, sample tubes, SPT equipment
Maintain all auger and sampling equipment in serviceable condition
Conduct housekeeping activities
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 assisting with continuous flight auger drilling
1.1 Access, interpret and apply assist continuous flight auger drilling 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 appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
1.7 Load, unload, move, handle, use and store continuous flight augers and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
1.8 Set up and stabilise auger racks
2 Assist with augering process
2.1 Fit and remove bits to and from the lead auger
2.2 Lay out auger string in readiness for auger process
2.3 Insert remove augers from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections
2.4 Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped
2.5 Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance and sampling duties
3 Obtain samples
3.1 Obtain and/or lay out disturbed samples from flights as required
3.2 Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated samples
3.3 Bag, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
3.4 Obtain soil samples from SPT split spoon, undisturbed sample tube, direct push, coring bit or other down hole mechanical device used in sampling
3.5 Package SPT samples and label packages and include the test result
3.6 Clean and service undisturbed tubes, remove loose spoil, fit mechanical or wax seals, package, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
3.7 Remove and package samples obtained from hollow auger sampling devices or direct push applications when required
4 Clean equipment
4.1 Clean and reassemble sampling devices and associated equipment
4.2 Use high pressure cleaners and/or steam cleaning equipment to clean augers and equipment
4.3 Avoid or confine the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes.
4.4 Follow safe work practices for use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials.
4.5 Bag, remove and dispose of or neutralise excess spoil from site operations
5 Carry out water sampling
5.1 Bail or pump holes in preparation for collection of water sample
5.2 Prepare, obtain and handle water sample bottles
5.3 Obtain a water sample from a bore hole
5.4 Fill, seal, label, store and transport correct volume water samples relevant for the analytical purpose or tests required using appropriate type containers
5.5 Remove or dispose of or neutralise excess water generated by sampling or cleaning processes that may be contaminated or harmful to the environment, plants, native animals, domestic stock or people
6 Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
6.1 Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers including condition of flights, threads, socket connectors, D clips and bits
6.2 Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment, water sampling pumps, sample tubes, SPT equipment
6.3 Maintain all auger and sampling equipment in serviceable condition
6.4 Conduct housekeeping activities
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 for assisting with continuous flight auger drilling
1.1 Access, interpret and apply assist continuous flight auger drilling 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 appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
1.7 Load, unload, move, handle, use and store continuous flight augers and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
1.8 Set up and stabilise auger racks
2 Assist with augering process
2.1 Fit and remove bits to and from the lead auger
2.2 Lay out auger string in readiness for auger process
2.3 Insert remove augers from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections
2.4 Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped
2.5 Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance and sampling duties
3 Obtain samples
3.1 Obtain and/or lay out disturbed samples from flights as required
3.2 Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated samples
3.3 Bag, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
3.4 Obtain soil samples from SPT split spoon, undisturbed sample tube, direct push, coring bit or other down hole mechanical device used in sampling
3.5 Package SPT samples and label packages and include the test result
3.6 Clean and service undisturbed tubes, remove loose spoil, fit mechanical or wax seals, package, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
3.7 Remove and package samples obtained from hollow auger sampling devices or direct push applications when required
4 Clean equipment
4.1 Clean and reassemble sampling devices and associated equipment
4.2 Use high pressure cleaners and/or steam cleaning equipment to clean augers and equipment
4.3 Avoid or confine the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes.
4.4 Follow safe work practices for use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials.
4.5 Bag, remove and dispose of or neutralise excess spoil from site operations
5 Carry out water sampling
5.1 Bail or pump holes in preparation for collection of water sample
5.2 Prepare, obtain and handle water sample bottles
5.3 Obtain a water sample from a bore hole
5.4 Fill, seal, label, store and transport correct volume water samples relevant for the analytical purpose or tests required using appropriate type containers
5.5 Remove or dispose of or neutralise excess water generated by sampling or cleaning processes that may be contaminated or harmful to the environment, plants, native animals, domestic stock or people
6 Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
6.1 Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers including condition of flights, threads, socket connectors, D clips and bits
6.2 Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment, water sampling pumps, sample tubes, SPT equipment
6.3 Maintain all auger and sampling equipment in serviceable condition
6.4 Conduct housekeeping activities
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 assist continuous flight auger drilling 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 appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
Load, unload, move, handle, use and store continuous flight augers and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
Set up and stabilise auger racks
Fit and remove bits to and from the lead auger
Lay out auger string in readiness for auger process
Insert remove augers from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections
Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped
Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance and sampling duties
Obtain and/or lay out disturbed samples from flights as required
Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated samples
Bag, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
Obtain soil samples from SPT split spoon, undisturbed sample tube, direct push, coring bit or other down hole mechanical device used in sampling
Package SPT samples and label packages and include the test result
Clean and service undisturbed tubes, remove loose spoil, fit mechanical or wax seals, package, label and store undisturbed samples for transport
Remove and package samples obtained from hollow auger sampling devices or direct push applications when required
Clean and reassemble sampling devices and associated equipment
Use high pressure cleaners and/or steam cleaning equipment to clean augers and equipment
Avoid or confine the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes.
Follow safe work practices for use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials.
Bag, remove and dispose of or neutralise excess spoil from site operations
Bail or pump holes in preparation for collection of water sample
Prepare, obtain and handle water sample bottles
Obtain a water sample from a bore hole
Fill, seal, label, store and transport correct volume water samples relevant for the analytical purpose or tests required using appropriate type containers
Remove or dispose of or neutralise excess water generated by sampling or cleaning processes that may be contaminated or harmful to the environment, plants, native animals, domestic stock or people
Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers including condition of flights, threads, socket connectors, D clips and bits
Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment, water sampling pumps, sample tubes, SPT equipment
Maintain all auger and sampling equipment in serviceable condition