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
Scope of work may include:
tendering/quoting
site inspections
liaising with clients
crew selection/training
purchase/acquisition of equipment
Relevant parties may include:
landholders
geologists
engineers
drilling crews
government departments
utility providers
Communication may include:
face to face
telephone
2-way radio
written documentation
SAT phones
Legal requirements may include:
environmental protection
groundwater protection
licensing
occupational health and safety
Legal responsibilities may include:
notice to the licensing body of intention to start work on hole or well, or in certain areas
provision of dates when drilling would be in progress
provision of statutory records and samples by due date
Topographical and geological features may be determined by various methods, including:
geological and topographical maps
air photos, photogrammetric methods generally
site inspection (foot, 2- or all wheel drive)
Relevant information may include:
maps (e.g. road, geological and topographical maps, site mud maps)
surveys
written instructions
drawings
reports (e.g. mines reports, geological reports, logs from previous drilling)
Hazards may include:
electricity wires (underground and overhead)
(pressured) water pipes
telephone lines/cables, fibre optic cables
gas pipes
pipes containing 'other' fluids (e.g. petroleum, stormwater, sewers)
predominant wind direction
Methods of drilling and down hole tools may include:
cable tool
auger:
solid flight
hollow flight
bucket
short flight
rotary mud
rotary air:
rotary air blast
down hole hammer
reverse circulation hammer
air core
vibro core
directional drilling
coal seam drilling
sampling tools - push tubes, core barrels, bits and reamers
Data may include:
checklists of all activities and material
wastage factors
contingency allowances
schedules of quantities and rates
organisation's procedures for calculating and presenting estimates
inspection of cores or chip samples from earlier drilling programs
bore logs and geological/geotechnical reports
Mathematical calculations may include:
carrying out addition, subtraction, multiplication, division length
using appropriate instruments to measure:
width
height
diameter
weight
angle
temperature
using calculator
using estimating skills (e.g. mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity)
Permits and licences may include:
Drillers licence (water well and environmental sectors)
Breathing Apparatus (BA) Certificate
proof of attendance at occupational health and safety course
Bore licence
Exploration licence
Hot work permit
Confined space permit
Permit To Work authority
well control certification
Application for permits and licences may be made with:
State and Territory governments
Water authorities
Fire department, Mines Rescue Organisations (BA Training)
Environment Protection Authorities (EPAs)
various groundwater consultants
industrial complex on which work is being conducted
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plan may include information, legislation and code of practice including:
duties and responsibilities
materials safety data sheets (MSDS)
Hazchem registers
maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease
provision of information and training
setting up/working with occupational health and safety committees
emergency response plan

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 the planning of drilling programs
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient planning of drilling programs
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of planning of drilling programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the planning of drilling programs
consistent successful planning of drilling programs
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 a civil works 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 to apply in undertaking of the planning of drilling programs
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the planning of drilling programs
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of drilling programs
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.