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 assist with continuous flight auger drilling

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

operate ancillary equipment such as air compressors boosters and cyclones equipment is to some extent dependent on the type of air drilling being carried out

apply basic maintenance and servicing of compressors and auxiliary equipment

measure and identify flight auger components

identify thread types in use on site

identify bits in use and how to measure them

apply safe storage of tools

use various load handling equipment on site

assist the driller in the removal and adding of drill rods to the line string

apply refuelling procedures for vehicles drill rigs and ancillary equipment

identify correct lubricants

apply correct handling of samples

apply good housekeeping principals

install restraining devices to pressure and delivery hoses

identification of bits to suit differing ground conditions

drive vehicles

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 assisting with continuous flight auger drilling

occupational health safety and environment issues

reasons for identification and care of samples including storage and transport

safety measures required when sampling contaminated sites and landfills

components of the chain of custody including use of seals field log book chain of custody record sample labels and sample request forms

requirements and procedures for decontamination of sampling equipment sample containers pumps

requirements for the preparation for sampling of contaminated site

sampling methods using SPTs thin walled samplers continuous sampling system method hand augers trowels

basic soil description methods

groundwater sampling protocols and types of sampling tools

requirements and procedures for sampling procedure for volatile organic compound vials

requirements and procedures for acid base sample preservation of groundwater samples

procedures for field measurement of temperature pH specific conductance

procedures for test bore and well abandonment

grouting procedures

calculation of volume in cylinders tanks

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 assisting with continuous flight auger drilling

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient assisting with continuous flight auger drilling

working with others to undertake and complete the continuous flight auger drilling tasks that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of assisting with continuous flight auger drilling tasks 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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 candidates

working with others to undertake and complete continuous flight auger drilling tasks

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Work instructions may come from:

Hazards may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Personal protective equipment includes:

Sample types may include:

Label requirements may include:

Cleaning is to include decontamination of: