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

RIIOGD404E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate air drilling operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD404E - Coordinate air drilling operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate air drilling operations in drilling.This unit applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine and are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to coordinate air drilling operations

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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
  • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to coordinate air drilling operations and confirm work activity is compliant
  • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 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 required communication and record keeping procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean, check, perform maintenance on 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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

coordinate air drilling operations on at least two occasions, 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

converting between metric and imperial

using a calculator.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the coordination of air drilling operations through:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

implementing emergency response plan and procedures

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

rectifying any identified faults and malfunctions within scope of own role and escalating where required

work with others to coordinate air drilling operations that meets required outcomes, including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements

communicating 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.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to coordinate air drilling operations

key policies, procedures and established requirements for coordinating air drilling operations, including those for:

identifying and managing risks

site isolation, signage and erecting barriers

work health and safety

environmental issues

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

carrying out work to specifications

communication techniques relevant to work activities

explaining tripping procedures to crew

determining pressure volume requirements

maintaining air requirements

calculations, including those for:

annular velocity

sinking/slipping velocity

pressure

flow test procedure

volume

metric and imperial conversions.

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.
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
Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to coordinate air drilling operations and confirm work activity is compliant 
Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received 
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 required communication and record keeping procedures 
Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment 
Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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RIIOGD404E - Coordinate air drilling operations

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