RIINHB323D — Conduct horizontal directional drilling

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61 assessable components: 4 elements (36 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 horizontal directional drilling

1.1Access, interpret and apply horizontal directional 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 Bore pilot hole

2.1Carry out pre-start and start up procedures
2.2Identify, select and apply rig operational controls
2.3Select appropriate cutting tool and drilling rig/components
2.4Fit locating device to drill head and attach drill head to drill stem
2.5Align drilling head with survey tool and survey control system
2.6Drill pilot hole according to design alignment
2.7Monitor drill path ensuring pilot hole meets conformance envelope and dogleg severity is within limits
2.8Add drill stem sections as required
2.9Steer drill head to achieve required pitch and direction
2.10Monitor and interpret all gauge/dial readings
2.11Monitor and interpret drill fluid return and drill spoil
2.12Monitor and interpret drill head position and pitch
2.13Continually monitor hazards and risk, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
2.14Maintain drill log and reports as required

3 Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping

3.1Carry out shutdown and secure equipment
3.2Monitor wear on drill stem, particularly threads
3.3Carry out procedures to maintain down hole equipment
3.4Dress damaged threads or replace drill stem as required
3.5Check all equipment and hoses
3.6Monitor wear on drill heads and take required action
3.7Clean all equipment on completion of bore, ensuring environmental controls are followed
3.8Ensure drill fluid is appropriately contained/disposed of
3.9Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
3.10Process records

4 Respond to problems

4.1Identify possible problems in equipment or process
4.2Determine problems needing action
4.3Determine possible fault causes
4.4Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
4.5Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
4.6Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Performance evidence

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling including: applying rig operating techniques
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling including: operating ancillary equipment
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling including: maintaining down hole equipment
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the horizontal directional drilling that meets all of the required outcomes including: complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the horizontal directional drilling that meets all of the required outcomes including: communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the horizontal directional drilling that meets all of the required outcomes including: communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
demonstrates completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: selecting appropriate cutting tool and drilling rig/components
demonstrates completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: aligning drilling head with survey tool and survey control system
demonstrates completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: monitoring drill path ensuring pilot hole meets conformance envelope and dogleg severity is within limits
demonstrates completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: steering drill head to achieve required pitch and direction
demonstrates completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: monitoring and interpreting all gauge/dial readings
demonstrates completion of conducting horizontal directional drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: monitoring and interpreting drill head position and pitch

Knowledge evidence

accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for; work, health and safety
accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for; environmental issues
accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for; operating drill rig
accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for; housekeeping
understanding the basic rock/geology types and their impact on HDD operations
appropriate drill heads for different geology types
appropriate back reamers for different geology types
minimum radius of curvature for drill stem and for different products
methods of steering or tracking the drill head
principles of horizontal directional drilling
types of drill fluid, their uses and make up/adjustment procedures
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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