RIINHB221 — Assist rotary air drilling

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What an assessment for RIINHB221 must cover

36 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 3 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for assisting with air drilling

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply assist with rotary air drilling documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
1.5Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
1.6Load, unload and move tools and equipment following required manual handling procedures
1.7Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fires, accidents and other emergencies

2 Support the rotary air drilling process

2.1Fit and remove and measure bits and down-hole tools to/from the drill string
2.2Prepare drill string in readiness for tripping and drilling
2.3Identify worn drill bits and report as required according to workplace procedures
2.4Add and remove drill rod to and from the drill string
2.5Inspect and maintain drill rod, bits, threads and other required down-hole equipment
2.6Assist with conducting pre-start equipment checks prior to use
2.7Use rod and casing handling equipment
2.8Assist with casing installation
2.9Check restraining devices to pressure and delivery hoses and rectify or report identified faults if required

3 Mix drilling fluids for rotary air drilling

3.1Check labels and read and interpret safety information/ hazard codes
3.2Mix the drilling fluid according to work requirements
3.3Store drilling fluid components and additives

4 Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment

4.1Perform inspections and routine checks on ancillary equipment including air compressor and injection pump
4.2Perform inspections and basic maintenance of rod handling equipment
4.3Complete housekeeping activities according to workplace procedures
4.4Process records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

assist rotary air drilling on at least two occasions, including: checking restraining devices to pressure and delivery hoses and rectifying or reporting identified faults if required.
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for assisting with rotary air drilling, including: operating ancillary equipment; following required manual handling procedures; applying basic maintenance and servicing of auxiliary equipment; identifying and measuring bits, shrouds and related components; identifying thread types in use; applying refuelling procedures for vehicles, drill rigs and ancillary equipment; identifying and applying correct lubricants; applying correct handling of samples if required; carrying out housekeeping
disassemble, inspect and reassemble down-hole tools/bottom hole assembly
driving vehicles
complying with basic vehicles cleaning procedures
work with others to undertake and complete the air drilling tasks that meets all of the required outcomes, including: complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures; communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key policies, procedures and established requirements for assisting air drilling, including those for: fires, accidents and emergencies; applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues; using safety data sheets (SDS); complying with the basic operation of compressors and the need for cleanliness when carrying out compressor maintenance; identifying the critical need to match threads with threads on tubular components; preparing for drilling operational requirements and procedures; identifying the importance of the correct measurement of bits and other related components; complying with the requirement of restraining devices on all high pressure and delivery hoses; identifying the potential hazards with the operation of rod handling devices
methods for clearing blockages in air or rotary holes
methods of clearing blocked sample and delivery hoses.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite hazards during activities

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What does an assessment tool for RIINHB221 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIINHB221 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 23 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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