Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for drilling and installation
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Plan and prepare work
- Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment
- Inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements, misfires and starting point, and take action accordingly
- Conduct equipment pre-start and visual checks in readiness for operation
- Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
- Assess site conditions and review historical information to clarify drilling requirements
- Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods if required
- Set up and prepare for installation
- Scale loose material and make site safe (where applicable)
- Connect auxiliary services where required
- Align equipment to access drill pattern according to site conditions
- Drill holes according to ground support design and work plan
- Erect boundaries to prevent unauthorised access
- Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
- Install ground support