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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to assist with surface directional drilling
   • Obtain, read and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply surface directional drilling documentation, 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 on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
   • Load, unload and move tools and equipment according to safety and job requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
2. Support the surface directional drilling process
   • Position and number drill rods in readiness for drilling
   • Inspect in-hole drilling components for damage
   • Fit and remove in-hole drilling components to and from the drill string
   • Monitor hazards and risks, and confirm safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Monitor operation for unplanned gas and water leakage and other environmental hazards
3. Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
   • Monitor the drill rods for wear and damage, dress and grease threads
   • Rotate rods and replace as and when required
   • Perform inspections and routine checks on hoses and ancillary equipment and carry out remedial action
   • Confirm that drill fluids are contained and disposed of according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements

Performance Evidence

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:

assist surface directional drilling on at least two occasions, including:

positioning and numbering drill rods in readiness for drilling

inspect in-hole drilling components for damage

fitting and removing in-hole drilling components to and from drill string

checking drill rods for wear and damage

checking on hoses and ancillary equipment.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation required to assist surface directional drilling

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for assisting with surface directional drilling, including:

operating ancillary equipment, including:

pumps

ventilation equipment

working wearing personal protective equipment

applying operational communication procedures

inspecting and monitoring equipment

applying basic maintenance of tools and equipment

complying with basic vehicle cleaning procedures

work with others to assist surface directional drilling that meets required outcomes, including:

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating with others to meet coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

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 policies and procedures and established requirements for assisting surface directional drilling, including those for:

work health and safety

emergencies

environment practices

loading, unloading and handling drilling equipment

refuelling vehicles, drill rigs and ancillary equipment

inspecting and performing maintenance on tools and equipment

housekeeping

reading, interpreting and complying with safety data sheets (SDS)

equipment types and functions

drilling team roles and objectives.

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