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Coordinate air drilling operations

Coordinate air drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD404D
State Code
WH522
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply coordinate air drilling operations in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for coordination of air drilling operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply coordinate air drilling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
  • 1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities
  • 1.6 Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques
  • 1.7 Apply work health and safety and emergency procedures
2. Examine correct air drilling procedures
  • 2.1 Obtain, interpret, confirm and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists
  • 2.2 Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members
  • 2.3 Identify and apply parameters to watch during work activity
  • 2.4 Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise
  • 2.5 Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes
  • 2.6 Identify, explain and carry out test procedures with crew
  • 2.7 Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply
  • 2.8 Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 3.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCC71 RIIOGD404E Coordinate air drilling operations Unit of competency