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Supervise water well drilling operations

Supervise water well drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB405E
State Code
AWB96
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
14/07/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supervise water well drilling operations in a drilling context.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states and territories. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for supervising water well drilling operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply water well drilling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Access, interpret clarify and ensure the application of the specific task information for the required outcomes
  • 1.3 Prepare an operational plan, in consultation, which makes best use of the available resources and for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the operations
  • 1.4 Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans
2. Initiate water well drilling operations
  • 2.1 Acquire and make available the necessary resources
  • 2.2 Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved
  • 2.3 Ensure compliance to training plans
3. Monitor, adjust, communicate and report on the execution of water well drilling operations
  • 3.1 Monitor the execution of operations
  • 3.2 Initiate adjustments to drilling practices or the operational plan to ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of the operations
  • 3.3 Provide advice to team members to overcome operational problems encountered during the execution of drilling operations.
  • 3.4 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
  • 3.5 Ensure reports are completed and submitted
  • 3.6 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of drilling operations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH497 RIINHB405D Supervise water well drilling operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZG0 RII40915 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations Qualification
AZB9 RII50615 Diploma of Drilling Operations Qualification