Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role at worksites within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding 1.3. Access, interpret and apply mine environmental geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures 1.4. Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work in accordance with manufacturer and/or site requirements and legislative requirements 1.5. Prepare worksite and equipment in accordance with site requirements |
2. Operate drilling equipment | 2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.3. Operate drilling equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site specific instructions to carry out the function of rotary drilling 2.4. Record and report findings and anomalies in accordance with site specific requirements 2.5. Recognise and respond to emergency and hazardous situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1. Carry out drilling equipment inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.2. Carry out drilling equipment inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirements 3.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct rotational drilling: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of rotational drilling apply operational safety requirements read, interpret and apply technical information isolate and tag install, maintain and recover drilling equipment apply geological and survey data identify hazards and potential hazards read gas detection equipment apply emergency procedures identify defects and damage maintain records and reports comply with environmental requirements |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct rotational drilling: site operational safety procedures site drilling operations drilling equipment characteristics and limitations isolation and tagging procedures mine gases outburst phenomena ventilation principles geological and survey data down hole survey and logging visual inspection procedures site drilling equipment maintenance systems and procedures recording and reporting site environmental requirements and constraints related to drilling |
Evidence Required
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 conducting rotational drilling implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of rotational drilling operations working with others to undertake and complete the rotational drilling in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of rotational drilling 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. 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. 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. 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 consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete the rotational drilling operations |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 management plans OHS policy Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Work requirements may be in the form of: | shift briefings handover details work orders |
Nature and scope of work includes: | sequencing of operations achievement targets locations and essential survey information working conditions geological conditions hazard potential hazards coordination requirements/issues |
Mine environmental, geological and survey data may be in the form of: | ventilation/gas data deputy reports geological hazard plan longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans |
Site requirements may include: | SOPs work instructions |
Drilling may be for: | geological exploration old workings water gas |
Rotary drilling may include: | collaring reaming drilling coring core recovery rod retrieval standpiping connecting hose to suction monitoring suction |
Drill power types may be: | electric air hydraulic |
Hazardous situations may include: | pollution of work station by release of seam gas rotating parts ejection of material from hole inrush rod ejection |
Records may include: | logs work completed equipment defects and requirements |
Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site. |
Sectors
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.