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 conducting long hole drilling

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of long hole drilling

working with others to undertake and complete the long hole drilling that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of long hole drilling 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 long hole drilling

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 conduct long hole drilling:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

operate, maintain and clean auxiliary equipment

apply drilling techniques

apply driving techniques

use hand and power tools

apply rod recovering techniques

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 conduct long hole drilling:

auxiliary services procedures

cleaning procedures

potential down hole problems

drilling equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data

handling and transport of hazardous substances

isolation procedures

manufacturer's specifications

mining legislation

operational procedures and checks

recovery procedures

site safety requirements

start-up and shutdown procedures

storage procedures

towing procedures

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, organisation 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

Hazards and potential risks may include:

ground control failure

lack of ventilation

loose material on working surface

misfires

gases

entry by unauthorised personnel

uncovered open holes

unstable ground conditions

airborne dust and fibres

unstable footing

poor housekeeping

noise

rotating machinery (drill steels)

electrical hazards

airborne rock fragments

premature explosions

Drill plan may include:

access to inclines and decline depending on the complexity of the process

drill plan/equipment and resource allocations/requirements

geological details

verbal or written instructions

services

stope

Auxiliary services may include:

compressed air

de-watering pumps

electricity

ventilation/water

Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

screens (vent doors, vent blinds)

use of water trucks

ventilation bags operational

watering down site

Equipment pre-start checks may include:

air filter restriction indicator

cab (horn, lights, air conditioner)

computer systems

display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)

engine and stop engine lights (orange and red)

fire and suppression systems

fire extinguishers

fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel)

visual and audio warning devices and lights

drilling equipment (drill rig booms, drifters, hydraulic hoses, drill steels, bits and couplings)

drill rig platform, steps and hand rails

Equipment may include:

collar piping

covering devices (plugs, cones, hessian bags)

drill rig (electric/hydraulic, pneumatic)

drilling components (drill rods, bits, augers, down hole hammer, down hole tools)

extra lighting (flood lights)

hoses

inclinometer

lifting and handling equipment

long hole extension drills

measuring tape

oils

paint (spray cans)

plates

recovery equipment

scaling bars

signs

support vehicles

tapes

witches' hats

recommended/required PPE

Personnel may include:

blasters

contractors

drillers

drivers

holders of appropriate tickets

licensed operators

maintenance staff

personnel authorised by mine management

service personnel

supervisors

surveyors

tradespersons

Ground conditions may include:

broken ground

dry

location of water table

noise

slope of working surface

stability of ground

stable ground (compaction) amount of scale

ventilation characteristics (fumes, dust)

visibility

wet

Drilling techniques may include:

adjustment to feed

compacting

hammer

removing debris

rotation

speed and pull force adjustments

adjustments to drill steel angle

recovering procedures

Equipment cleaned may include:

platform

steps and hand rails (removal of oil, grease, debris)