Elements and Performance Criteria

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
Work instructions may come from:
briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achievement targets
operational conditions
obtaining of permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
mining equipment
roof and rib spalls
the presence of gases and water
release of gases or water from formation
spread of contaminants as a result of drilling or cleaning processes
working in proximity to drilling rig
use of high air or hydraulic pressure for drilling operations
entanglement in rotating pipes
string makeup and breakout hazards
Coordination requirements may include:
drill team
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
mine personnel
Drill plan may include:
hole location, dip and direction
hole sizes
hole depths
site geology
specific drill bits required
frequency of surveys
frequency of floor and or roof hits
coring requirements
Drill bits may include:
PCD bits
tri-cone rock bits
tungsten bits
Instructions may include:
likely geology
purpose of the drilling
survey intervals
hole parameters
in-hole drill component requirements
Monitor may include:
gauge readings
colour and consistency of return water
down-hole motor penetration rate
vibration and noise levels
Drilling technique may include:
applied feed pressure
rotational speed
regulation of water pressure and volume
use of drilling agents for stabilisation or to enhance flushing (e.g. bentonite, polymers or pH adjusting agents)
Conditions my include:
variations in geology, including:
consistency of the coal
presence of stone (e.g. shale, sandstone)
presence of clay
faults and jointing
dykes
water and gas emissions from the drill face
variations in environmental conditions (e.g. ventilation)
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
Relevant personnel may include:
drill crew members
mine staff and supervisors
site safety personnel
statutory persons
Ancillary equipment may include:
pumps
water disposal lines and
ventilation equipment
Remedial action may include:
clear or remove obstructions
replace damaged hoses
top-up lubricants

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 of underground in-seam directional drilling
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conducting of underground in-seam directional drilling
working with others to undertake and complete the conducting of underground in-seam directional drilling that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of conducting of underground in-seam directional drilling 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.
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 the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete underground in-seam directional drilling
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.