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Set up and pack up drill sites

Set up and pack up drill sites

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB202E
State Code
OBV75
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and pack up drill sites in the resources and infrastructure industries. It prepares individuals to assist in unloading and setting up the drill rig, setting up and dismantling ancillary equipment and packing up the drill site.It applies to those working in assistant driller and 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 set up and pack up drill sites
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to set up and pack up drill site 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 Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 1.6 Confirm required safety equipment is in working order and rectify or report as required and within scope of own role
  • 1.7 Erect and observe warning signs and barriers according to site requirements
  • 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
  • 1.9 Store materials according to workplace procedures and safety requirements that minimise hazards and contamination
2. Assist driller to set up drill rig
  • 2.1 Carry out instructions on work scheduling in logical sequence
  • 2.2 Assist unloading rig and equipment and confirm no damage has occurred
  • 2.3 Set out required tools and equipment
  • 2.4 Take required weather precautions for equipment and stores
3. Prepare and dismantle ancillary equipment
  • 3.1 Set up ancillary equipment according to operational requirements
  • 3.2 Provide connecting services to and from equipment
  • 3.3 Carry out prestart checks and shutdown procedures
  • 3.4 Dismantle ancillary equipment according to operational requirements
4. Pack up drill site
  • 4.1 Complete site housekeeping to workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Load and secure equipment as directed and according to safety requirements
  • 4.3 Remove waste and unwanted materials from site according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH457 RIINHB202D Set up/pack up drill site Unit of competency