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 including:
drilling program
contract
other relevant information
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:
determination of location and geology of planned drill holes
determination of social, heritage and environmental issues
selection of appropriate drilling method and equipment for job
estimation of likely travel duration/methods for job
estimation of likely duration of job
development/review of budget (dollars, equipment, supplies, consumables, accommodation and people) for job
drafting a plan for the drilling job
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achieved targets
operational conditions
obtaining of required permits
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant of equipment defects
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
site hazards (e.g. access and egress)
geological hazards (e.g. unstable formations)
specific hazards (e.g. pressure, hot water, contaminated land)
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Drilling plan may include:
location of bore(s)
geology of area
preferred method(s) of drilling, drill fluids
equipment, consumables and people required for the job, and the associated dollars
particular issues (e.g. heritage, social, Indigenous and environmental)
Equipment and supplies may include:
company owned equipment
purchased supplies/tools/small equipment
leased equipment
Problems may include:
rig/crew unavailable
mobilisation delayed
bad weather

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 planning and supervision of the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of planning and supervision of the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
working with others to plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
evidence of the consistent successful planning and supervision of the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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.
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
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the planning and supervision of the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the planning and supervision of the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.