RIINHB305E — Conduct continuous flight auger drilling

1 Plan and prepare for continuous flight auger drilling

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply continuous flight auger drilling documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
• 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.5Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
• 1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2 Operate continuous flight auger drill

• 2.1Carry out pre-start and start up procedures
• 2.2Identify, select and apply rig operational controls
• 2.3Collar borehole, start hole, maintain hole alignment, take corrective action for deflections
• 2.4Make up appropriate drill string
• 2.5Handle additional augers, inserting them in the drill string
• 2.6Apply rotation, feed and holdback so that flights are substantially full for the soil being drilled at any given depth
• 2.7Interpret flow from the flights and other factors to determine conditions at the bit
• 2.8Describe and log, or record, description of the soils being excavated
• 2.9Make, break auger string and drive head connections
• 2.10Maintain a clear hole and a clear bottom and deploy tools for cleaning hole bottom at completed depth and/or prior to sampling tool deployment
• 2.11Interpret and/or calculate actual depth at any point during drilling, interpret depth of strata changes and identify fill depth in any bore
• 2.12Select appropriate strategies for recovery of dropped augers
• 2.13Recover drill string using winch and/or head/kelly and disassemble drill string
• 2.14Select bits for formation being drilled
• 2.15Select appropriate augering method for situation
• 2.16Maintain spoil removal from hole collar
• 2.17Abandon, cover and/or secure bores
• 2.18Prepare and submit paperwork for daily activities including bore logs where appropriate
• 2.19Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

3 Respond to problems

• 3.1Identify possible operational problems in equipment or process
• 3.2Identify symptoms of problems needing remedial action
• 3.3Determine possible fault causes
• 3.4Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
• 3.5Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
• 3.6Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

4 Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping

• 4.1Carry out shutdown and secure equipment
• 4.2Monitor external wear in drill string, rotate string elements to ensure even wear
• 4.3Interchange drill bits and/or drill bit elements to maintain free cutting ability
• 4.4Check all string and equipment elements for wear and proper function
• 4.5Replace worn elements in string, bits and equipment and recycle ‘out of specification’ equipment for repair or redundancy
• 4.6Apply lubrication as appropriate
• 4.7Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
• 4.8Process records

What does an assessment tool for RIINHB305E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIINHB305E needs to address all 65 unit components: 4 elements with 39 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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