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 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 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 candidate's:

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.

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 manufacturer's 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 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

Specifictask information and required outcomes may include:

site geological data

site geotechnical data

site hydrological data

site engineering survey data

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

task specifications

task drawings

coordination requirements

activity scheduling requirements

unit cost requirements

overall task cost requirements

waste management requirements

sources of materials

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Operational plan may include:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

OHS requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

Resources may include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

sub-contractor services

Instructions may include:

briefings

handovers

work orders

toolbox meetings

site meetings

Team members may include:

other members of the organisations management team

members of the team directly involved in the task

suppliers representatives

sub-contractors representatives

supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks

Monitor may include:

ongoing risk assessment

engineering survey

sampling and testing

observation and recording

general supervision

Initiate may include:

written communication

oral communication

Surface directional drilling practice may include:

installation of standpipes

calibration of survey tools

holes drilling techniques

identification of and responding to operational problems

installation of gas drainage equipment and monitoring of gas drainage

installation and operation of stuffing boxes

equipment maintenance

Operational problems may include:

changing geological formations, particularly clay, rock or unstable or porous formations

loss of air or water volume or pressure

equipment failure

bogging or parting of rod string

loss of signal from down-hole survey tool

reliability of communications