Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the preparation of a drill site in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes planning for drill site preparation, creating access to the drill site, preparing the drill site, minimising impact of contaminated groundwater, and managing rare flora. 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.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for drill site preparation |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Access the drill site layout plan to confirm the location, size and configuration of the proposed drill site 1.3. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 1.4. Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 1.5. Establish communication system and protocols 1.6. Carry out plant and equipment pre-start checks |
2. Create access to drill site |
2.1. Identify existing tracks and use for entry to drill site 2.2. If necessary, create new tracks which minimises water flows and erosion by following the natural contours of the land 2.3. Create new tracks to drill site which minimise the clearing of vegetation by avoiding large trees and preserving root stocks 2.4. Raise blades to a minimum of 150mm when using machinery to prepare access blade 2.5. Cut or trim larger trees if unavoidable 2.6. Stockpile or windrow cleared vegetation for use during site rehabilitation |
3. Prepare drill site |
3.1. Clear drill site removing minimum vegetation 3.2. Seek permission from appropriate person to move hole location if vegetation significantly impedes access to the proposed drill site 3.3. Manually clear ground cover to prevent fire hazards to drill rig 3.4. Leave mature trees undisturbed 3.5. Build sumps and bunds on the downside of the hole collar location |
4. Minimise impact of contaminated groundwater |
4.1. Identify the possible presence of groundwater which may be a threat to vegetation during drilling operations 4.2. If groundwater is discovered, construct appropriate number of sumps to recommended configuration and distances from the drill rig location 4.3. Store topsoil removed from sump construction separately to facilitate more effective rehabilitation |
5. Manage rare flora |
5.1. Determine the presence and type of rare flora before clearing vegetation, 5.2. Seek advice on the action to be taken where rare flora are identified |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to prepare a drill site:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to prepare a drill site:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Potential hazards may include: |
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Personal Protective Equipment may include: |
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Plant and equipment may include: |
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New tracks should be cleared to a width no wider than three metres |
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Natural contours should be followed; straight line clearing of tracks and gridlines is not to occur |
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Trim larger trees should be carried out with a chainsaw rather than bulldozing |
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Ground cover may include: |
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Sumps should: |
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Action to be taken may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Exploration and Field Work
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.