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Supervise geotechnical drilling operations

Supervise geotechnical drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB403D
State Code
WH495
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
45
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supervise geotechnical drilling operations in 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 geotechnical drilling operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret, and apply geotechnical 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 training requirements of team members and develop training plans
2. Initiate geotechnical 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 geotechnical 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 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 the operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB590 RIINHB403A Supervise geotechnical drilling operations Unit of competency