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

RIIOGD404D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate air drilling operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD404D - Coordinate air drilling operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply coordinate air drilling operations in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory 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 coordination of air drilling operations
  • Access, interpret and apply coordinate air drilling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
  • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities
  • Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques
  • Apply work health and safety and emergency procedures
       
Element: Examine correct air drilling procedures
  • Obtain, interpret, confirm and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists
  • Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members
  • Identify and apply parameters to watch during work activity
  • Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise
  • Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes
  • Identify, explain and carry out test procedures with crew
  • Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply
  • Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Report issues identified with 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 coordination of air drilling operations

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

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

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

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities

1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities

1.6 Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques

1.7 Apply work health and safety and emergency procedures

2. Examine correct air drilling procedures

2.1 Obtain, interpret, confirm and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists

2.2 Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members

2.3 Identify and apply parameters to watch during work activity

2.4 Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise

2.5 Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes

2.6 Identify, explain and carry out test procedures with crew

2.7 Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply

2.8 Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

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

3.2 Report issues identified with 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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient coordination of air drilling operations through:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

implementing emergency response plan and procedures

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

rectifying and/or reporting faults and malfunctions

works effectively with others to plan, prepare, undertake and coordinate air drilling operations to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and 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 aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of coordinating air drilling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

applying air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques

watching parameters during operations

performing calculations including:

annular velocity

sinking/slipping velocity

pressure

flow test procedure

volume

conversion between metric and imperial

use of a calculator

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying coordination to air drilling operations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and managing risks

site isolation, signage and erecting barriers

work health and safety

selecting and checking for faults, all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to specifications

explaining tripping procedures to crew

applying effective techniques for air drilling operations

standard working practices and procedures for air drilling operations

determining pressure volume requirements

maintaining air requirements

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:

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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 coordination of air drilling operations

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

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

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

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities

1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities

1.6 Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques

1.7 Apply work health and safety and emergency procedures

2. Examine correct air drilling procedures

2.1 Obtain, interpret, confirm and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists

2.2 Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members

2.3 Identify and apply parameters to watch during work activity

2.4 Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise

2.5 Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes

2.6 Identify, explain and carry out test procedures with crew

2.7 Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply

2.8 Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

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

3.2 Report issues identified with 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 coordinate air drilling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities 
Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques 
Apply work health and safety and emergency procedures 
Obtain, interpret, confirm and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists 
Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members 
Identify and apply parameters to watch during work activity 
Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise 
Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes 
Identify, explain and carry out test procedures with crew 
Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply 
Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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