Assessment Requirements for RIINHB206D Assist large diameter auger drilling

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for RIINHB206D Assist large diameter auger drilling

Modification History

Release	Comment
2	Corrected Performance Criteria numbering.

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient assisting with large diameter auger drilling including:

applying basic maintenance and servicing of auxiliary equipment

identifying thread types in use on site

identifying bits in use and how to measure them

applying safe storage of tools

using load handling equipment on site

refuelling vehicles, drill rigs and ancillary equipment

conducting housekeeping

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the large diameter auger drilling that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates consistent timely completion of assisting with large diameter auger drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of one (1) occasion including:

fitting and removing bits and cutting teeth to and from the cutting head

inserting and removing augers and extension pipe to and from the drill string and assist with auger to auger connections

correctly mixing the drilling fluid

carrying out storage of drilling mud components and additives

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when assisting large diameter auger drilling:

applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

work health and safety

environment issues

grouting drill hole

acid base sample preservation of groundwater samples

field measurement of temperature, pH, specific conductance

safety measures for sampling contaminated sites and landfills

chain of custody, including use of seals, field log book, chain of custody record, sample labels and sample request forms

decontamination of sampling equipment, sample containers, pumps

volatile organic compound vials

test bore and well abandonment

basic soil description methods

preparing for sampling of contaminated site

identifying and applying sampling methods using SPTs, thin walled samplers, continuous sampling system method, hand augers, trowels

identifying and applying groundwater sampling protocols and types of sampling tools

identifying the reasons for identification and care of samples including storage and transport

calculation of volume in cylinders, tanks

Assessment Conditions

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,

assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:

when assessing this unit in the context of the Drilling sector:

an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; or,

where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing; or,

when assessing this unit in the context of the Civil Construction sector

an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,

where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.

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