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Assist continuous flight auger drilling

Assist continuous flight auger drilling

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB205F
State Code
OBW44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist continuous flight auger drilling in the resources and infrastructure industry. It prepares individuals to assist with the augering process including during set up, augering, cleaning, basic maintenance and water sampling. It applies to those working in assistant driller roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to assist with continuous flight auger drilling
  • 1.1 Obtain, read and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply assist continuous flight auger drilling documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
  • 1.6 Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 1.7 Load, unload, move, handle, use and store continuous flight augers and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
  • 1.8 Set up and stabilise auger racks
2. Assist with augering process
  • 2.1 Fit and remove bits to and from the lead auger
  • 2.2 Lay out auger string in readiness for auger process
  • 2.3 Insert and remove augers from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections
  • 2.4 Regularly maintain cleanliness around the hole collar by removing spoil only when rotation is stopped
  • 2.5 Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting auger assistance
3. Clean equipment
  • 3.1 Clean and reassemble sampling devices and associated equipment according to safe working practices
  • 3.2 Use high pressure cleaners and steam cleaning equipment as required to clean augers and equipment according to safe working practices
  • 3.3 Avoid and confine as required the spread of contamination from auger and equipment cleaning processes
  • 3.4 Bag, remove and dispose or neutralise excess spoil from site operations
4. Carry out water sampling
  • 4.1 Bail and pump holes as required in preparation for collecting water sample
  • 4.2 Prepare, obtain and handle water sample bottles
  • 4.3 Obtain a water sample from a bore hole
  • 4.4 Fill, seal, label, store and transport volume water samples required for analytical purpose or tests using required container types
  • 4.5 Remove and dispose or neutralise excess water generated by sampling and cleaning processes that may be contaminated or harmful to the environment, plants, native animals, domestic stock or people
  • 4.6 Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while conducting sampling duties
5. Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
  • 5.1 Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of augers
  • 5.2 Inspect serviceability of pressure cleaning equipment, water sampling pumps, sample tubes, SPT equipment
  • 5.3 Maintain all auger and sampling equipment in serviceable condition
  • 5.4 Conduct housekeeping activities to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB75 RIINHB205E Assist continuous flight auger drilling Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH0 RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations Qualification