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Supervise underground in-seam directional drilling operations

Supervise underground in-seam directional drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB413D
State Code
WH505
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supervise underground in-seam directional drilling operations in Coal mining and Drilling. This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for supervising underground in-seam directional drilling operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground in-seam directional drilling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Access, 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 underground in-seam directional 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 underground in-seam directional drilling operations
  • 3.1 Monitor the execution of underground in-seam directional drilling
  • 3.2 Initiate adjustments to drilling practices or 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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