RIINHB301E — Set up and prepare for drilling operations
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What an assessment for RIINHB301E must cover
75 assessable components: 4 elements (26 performance criteria), 24 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 drilling operations
- 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply drilling operations 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
- 1.6Identify and determine location and nature of any installed services near or crossing the proposed drill plan
- 1.7Identify and obtain all necessary permits and consents
- 1.8Develop contingency plans for changes in geological conditions
- 1.9Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fires, accidents and other emergencies
2 Prepare to drill
- 2.1Check all required personnel, equipment and supplies are available
- 2.2Check equipment is in operational condition, and address identified issues according to manufacturer specifications
- 2.3Erect or place safety barriers where needed according to safety requirements
- 2.4Check all modes of communication according to work requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.5Select suitable lay down areas for separate storage of chemicals and fuels or other incompatible items according to safety requirements
- 2.6Select locations for ancillary equipment that provide maximum efficiency and minimal risk to personnel
3 Set up drill and equipment
- 3.1Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.2Ensure a solid foundation for the rig
- 3.3Interpret plans and position equipment accurately
- 3.4Stabilise drill according to manufacturer specifications
- 3.5Align and secure mast at correct angle according to manufacturer specifications and drill plan
- 3.6Position ancillary equipment accurately according to work requirements
4 Diagnose problems
- 4.1Recognise symptoms of problem according to workplace procedures
- 4.2Identify and isolate causes and determine solution
- 4.3Implement solution if within scope of authority and competence
- 4.4Seek help if problem is too complex
- 4.5Implement solution as directed
Performance evidence
- set up and prepare for drilling operations on at least two occasions, including:
- coordinating drill team members and activities
- determining location and nature of any installed services near or crossing the proposed drill plan
- identifying and obtaining all necessary permits and consents
- selecting locations for storage of chemicals/fuels/incompatible items/ancillary equipment
- ensuring a solid foundation for the rig
- stabilising drill
- aligning and securing mast at correct angle
- During the above, the candidate must:
- locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
- implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the setting up and preparing for drilling operations, including:
- operating ancillary equipment
- interpreting graphical representation, including maps and diagrams relevant to drilling operations
- using appropriate instruments to measure:
- volume
- quantities
- mass
- weight
- length
- applying basic geometry to interpret depth, direction and azimuth of a hole
- work with others to set up and prepare for drilling operations that meet 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 determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
Knowledge evidence
- key policies, procedures and established requirements for setting up and preparing for drilling operations, including those for:
- work health and safety
- emergencies
- hazard management
- operating drill rig
- housekeeping
- environmental practices, including:
- controlling flow off site
- disposing of waste
- ensuring pad is suitable for drilling
- preventing spread of contaminants
- original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
- safe work practices
- mathematical skills, including:
- addition
- subtraction
- multiplication
- division
- converting between metric and imperial
- using calculating tools
- sestimating skills, including mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity
- fault finding and troubleshooting techniques
- team work principles
- communication systems and procedures for complying with site radio requirements, including a two-way radio
Foundation skills
- Numeracy: Identifies and comprehends relevant mathematical information in relation to setting up and preparing for drilling operations
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Questions about assessing RIINHB301E
What does an assessment tool for RIINHB301E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIINHB301E needs to address all 75 unit components: 4 elements with 26 performance criteria, 24 performance evidence requirements, 24 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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