Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to install product pipe in Drilling.
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 this unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for installation of product pipe | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply install product pipe 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Install product pipe | 2.1 Select appropriate equipment to install product pipe 2.2 Carry out pre-start and start up procedures 2.3 Lock out machine 2.4 Check and connect necessary equipment 2.5 Locate product feed to prevent damage and within breakover limitations 2.6 Install product, removing drill stem sections to procedure as required 2.7 Monitor and interpret all gauge/dial readings 2.8 Monitor product feed 2.9 Take required actions to achieve satisfactory product installation 2.10 Maintain drill log and reports as required |
3. Maintain equipment | 3.1 Monitor wear on drill stem, particularly threads 3.2 Dress damaged threads or replace drill stem as required 3.3 Check all equipment and hoses 3.4 Clean all equipment on completion of installation, ensuring environmental controls are followed 3.5 Rotate drill stems in stack 3.6 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 3.7 Carry out shutdown and secure equipment 3.8 Complete housekeeping activities 3.9 Process records |
4. Respond to problems | 4.1 Identify possible problems in equipment or process 4.2 Determine problems needing action 4.3 Determine possible fault causes 4.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility 4.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred 4.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person |
Evidence of Performance
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 installation of product pipe including:
operating the drill
operating ancillary equipment
attaching product pipe
identifying and dressing slightly damaged drill stem threads
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of product pipe that meets all of the required outcomes including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
demonstrates completion of the installation of product pipe that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
selecting appropriate equipment to install product pipe
locking out machine
locating product feed to prevent damage and within breakover limitations
installing product, removing drill stem sections
monitoring and interpreting all gauge/dial readings
monitoring product feed
maintaining drill log and reports as required
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing product pipe through:
accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
work, health and safety
environmental issues
operating drill rig
housekeeping
identifying basic rock/geology types and their impact on HDD operations including hard rock and scree
identifying the minimum radius of curvature for different products and impact on the job
complying with the strengths (compressive, tension) for different products and impact on the job
understanding the principles of HDD (general only)
Assessment Conditions
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
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Drilling