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 diamond core drilling

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

measure and identify core bits reamer shells and related components

identify thread types

identify bits to suit

apply safe storage requirements for diamond tools

use various rod handling equipment and methods

apply add and removal techniques for 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 principles

correctly identify and mix drill fluids

apply basic maintenance of mud andor water delivery pumps

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 assist with diamond core drilling

occupational health safety and environment issues

reasons for identification and care of samples including storage and transport

information to be placed on core boxescore marker blocks

diamond coring equipment components and nomenclature

requirements for collaring of bore holes including equipment methods seals and installation

collection of sludge and chip samples

procedures and maintenance of stuffing boxes andor T pieces

mud pumps and their applications

basic knowledge of bit types and their applications to different geological conditions

basic knowledge of fluid circulation system and its effect on hole integrity and sample quality

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 diamond core drilling

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of assisting with diamond core drilling

working with others to undertake and complete the assisting with diamond core drilling that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of assisting with diamond core 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 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 the assisting with diamond core drilling

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Work instructions may come from:

Hazards may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Core barrel may include:

Components may include:

Drill rods may include:

Rod and casing handling equipment may include:

Casing type may include:

Samples may include:

Records may include:

Recorded information may include:

Drilling fluids and additives may include:

Basic tests on drilling fluid may include:

Core barrel components may include: