Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIINHB218A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist grouting or cementing operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIINHB218A - Assist grouting or cementing operations
Description This unit covers assisting with grouting or cementing operations in drilling industry. It includes: planning and preparing for the process; operating ancillary equipment; performing basic measurement and calculations; grouting and cementing holes; and cleaning all equipment at completion of grouting or cementing.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in drillers assistant roles, at worksites within:Drilling
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for supporting the grouting or cementing process
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to assist grouting or cementing operations
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the grouting or cementing operations
  • Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
  • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during the grouting or cementing process
  • Obtain and use appropriate personal protective equipment for grouting or cementing operations as listed in the work instructions or materials safety data sheets (MSDS)
       
Element: Operate ancillary equipment
  • Start-up, run, and close down ancillary equipment such as grout pumps and mixers
       
Element: Perform basic measurement and calculations
  • Read tape measure accurately to carry out simple measurements of tank capacities, casing or rod lengths as required
  • Record or complete tally sheets for number of lengths of casing placed in the hole as required
  • Carry out simple calculations and measurements
  • Record legibly on all reports
       
Element: Grout and cement hole
  • Mix grout and any additives
  • Follow materials safety data sheets (MSDS) requirements for all materials used
  • Grout or cement hole using appropriate equipment and techniques
  • Place grout using appropriate techniques
  • Construct well head, hole identification and install hole security devices if required
  • Dispose of any excess grout or cement according to site waste management procedures
       
Element: Clean all equipment at completion of grouting or cementing
  • Avoid spillage of grout, cement or additives to minimise any associated safety hazards
  • Use cleaning equipment for cleaning safely and effectively
  • Apply approved instructions and occupational health and safety requirements on the use of hazardous chemicals for cleaning
  • Ensure that all cleaning equipment is kept in good working condition
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 grouting or cementing operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of assisting with grouting or cementing operations

working with others to undertake and complete grouting or cementing operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of assisting with grouting or cementing operations 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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete grouting or cementing operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 grouting or cementing operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

operate cleaning equipment

apply communication procedures

use mixing equipment

measure tank dimensions and calculate volumes

record casing lengths and quantities accurately

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 grouting or cementing operations:

site and equipment safety requirements

possible effects of grout, cement or cement additives on health

environmental requirements and procedures

team roles and objectives during the grouting or cementing operations

properties of grout, cement or cement additives

safe work procedure for the grouting or cementing process

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work instructions may come from:

briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achievement targets

operational conditions

obtaining of permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Hazards may include:

spread of contaminants as a result of the grouting or cementing process or cleaning processes

working in proximity to drilling rig

string makeup and breakout hazards

hazardous chemicals

Coordination requirements may include:

driller

other driller's assistants

other equipment operators

supervisors

mine or client personnel

Personal protective equipment includes:

steel-capped boots and hardhat

gloves

dust mask

eye and hearing protection

general protective and reflective clothing

Ancillary equipment may include:

lighting generators

pumps

hand tools

grout mixing

drill fluid (mud) mixing equipment

Calculations and measurements may include:

diameters casing, hole

casing volumes

casing quantities and length

hole volumes

tank volumes

annular volumes

component volumes for grouting

Cleaning equipment may include:

pressure cleaning

chemical cleaning

manual cleaning

abrasive mechanical cleaning

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to assist grouting or cementing operations 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the grouting or cementing operations 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during the grouting or cementing process 
Obtain and use appropriate personal protective equipment for grouting or cementing operations as listed in the work instructions or materials safety data sheets (MSDS) 
Start-up, run, and close down ancillary equipment such as grout pumps and mixers 
Read tape measure accurately to carry out simple measurements of tank capacities, casing or rod lengths as required 
Record or complete tally sheets for number of lengths of casing placed in the hole as required 
Carry out simple calculations and measurements 
Record legibly on all reports 
Mix grout and any additives 
Follow materials safety data sheets (MSDS) requirements for all materials used 
Grout or cement hole using appropriate equipment and techniques 
Place grout using appropriate techniques 
Construct well head, hole identification and install hole security devices if required 
Dispose of any excess grout or cement according to site waste management procedures 
Avoid spillage of grout, cement or additives to minimise any associated safety hazards 
Use cleaning equipment for cleaning safely and effectively 
Apply approved instructions and occupational health and safety requirements on the use of hazardous chemicals for cleaning 
Ensure that all cleaning equipment is kept in good working condition 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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