This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials in drilling. It prepares individuals to plan hazard control procedures, select and source equipment, identify required services and supplies, initiate and monitor mobilisation of the job (including loading) and respond to problems.

It applies to those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

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:

plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials on at least two occasions, including:

developing an implementation action plan in consultation with team members

executing operations

completing an improvement assessment report in consultation with team members.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the planning and supervising of the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials, including:

planning and preparing for execution of the operations

assessing work activity and determining required equipment and operational techniques

developing, sharing and monitoring work plans

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

reading, writing, preparing and completing reports and checklists

providing team leadership and organisation

work with others to plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials, including:

communicating instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining written records and the reports.

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, procedures and established requirements for planning and supervising the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials, including those for:

risk assessment and management

workplace health and safety

environmental management

workplace communication

work monitoring and continual improvement methods

site geology and its impact on drill requirements

the relative benefits and limitations of different methods of drilling

the relative benefits and limitations of different rigs

the strengths and weaknesses of crews

heritage and environmental requirements

equipment selection criteria.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Drilling