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Conduct field work

Conduct field work

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIEGS202E
State Code
OBX21
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct field work in metalliferous mining. It prepares individuals to design, plot and lay out grids, read and use maps and locate mining tenement marks.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to conduct field work
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation required for conducting field work 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 Carry out surveys using required survey equipment
  • 1.6 Conduct reconnaissance survey of the field
  • 1.7 Locate reference pegs where available
2. Design, plot and lay out a grid
  • 2.1 Design a grid from supplied information according to workplace procedures and task requirements
  • 2.2 Plot grid to scale according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Mark baseline and grid datum mark-up pegs with eastings and northings
  • 2.4 Lay out grid using plotting techniques
3. Read and use maps
  • 3.1 Identify the sources of maps
  • 3.2 Identify the types and features of maps used for mineral exploration fieldwork
  • 3.3 Maintain map storage system
  • 3.4 Calculate scales and distances between points
  • 3.5 Calculate bearings relative to true, magnetic, grid and local north
4. Locate mining tenement marks
  • 4.1 Obtain maps of mining tenement from supervising geologist
  • 4.2 Mark out or locate drill hole or sample collection point locations as per map coordinates using Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH249 RIIEGS202D Conduct field work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI0 RII20620 Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration Qualification