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 supervise surface directional drilling operations

apply legislative organisation site and manufacturers requirements and procedures surface directional drilling

apply project site geological data geotechnical data hydrological data engineering survey information

apply project plans drawings and specifications

conduct briefings toolbox and site meeting

prepare short messages

prepare and present job reports

prepare and maintain log books and diaries

provide leadership

apply performance monitoring skills troubleshooting skills and problem solving skills

calculate the following

volumes

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures

interpret materials properties and test results

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 supervise surface directional drilling operations

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

OHS requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

drilling plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

operational techniques

potential operational problems

task resource requirements and procedures

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

materials delivery requirements and procedures

job plan drafting and administration requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of surface mining and directional drilling

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

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 the supervision of surface directional drilling operations

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient supervision of surface directional drilling operations

working with others to plan prepare and conduct surface directional drilling operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in surface directional drilling operations

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of surface directional drilling operations

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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct surface directional drilling operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the surface directional drilling operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Specifictask information and required outcomes may include:

Resources may include:

Instructions may include:

Team members may include:

Monitor may include:

Initiate may include:

Surface directional drilling practice may include:

Operational problems may include: