Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers assisting with guided boring in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: Planning and preparing; supporting the boring process; mixing the drilling fluid; and carrying out basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies primarily to the horizontal directional drilling. It is appropriate for those working in a drillers assistant roles, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Drilling
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 and prepare for assisting with air drilling |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to guided boring activity 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards and risks associated with handling, loading, moving, using and storing guided boring equipment 1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 1.5. Load, unload, move, handle, follow workplace procedures for the use and storage of guided boring equipment and all associated tools and connecting equipment 1.6. Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated spoil 1.7. Wear all necessary personal protective equipment and protective clothing when assisting with guided boring operations |
2. Support the guided boring process |
2.1. Fit/remove bits/reamers to/from the drill string 2.2. Lay out drill string in readiness for tripping/drilling 2.3. Add/remove drill pipe to/from the drill string 2.4. Inspect drill pipe, bits, threads and associated equipment for damage 2.5. Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while supporting guided boring operations 2.6. Use pipe /casing handling equipment |
3. Mix drilling fluids |
3.1. Wear appropriate protective clothing 3.2. Check labels and read and interpret safety information/ hazard codes 3.3. Apply correct mixing procedure for the drilling fluid 3.4. Carry out storage of drilling mud components and additives safely and according to manufacturer's recommendations 3.5. Perform basic tests on the fluid and the results recorded/reported as required |
4. Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment |
4.1. Perform inspections and routine checks on ancillary equipment such as mud pumps, water delivery pumps and mud hoppers 4.2. Perform inspections and basic maintenance pipe handling equipment 4.3. Observe occupational health and safety procedures in carrying out equipment maintenance |
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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to assist guided boring:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to assist guided boring:
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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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Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Coordination requirements may include |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Pipe /casing handling equipment may include: |
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Drilling fluids and additives may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Drilling (General)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.