Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Hazards may include:
accidents
fire
emergencies such as chemical spills
confined spaces, hot work areas
environmental factors (e.g. heat/cold, flood, storm, lightning, contaminated sites, sunburn)
flammable gases/liquids, explosives
noise, dust, slips, trips and falls
plant hazards such as rotating hazards and circulation hazards
in-hole fluids, gases and contaminants
hazards associated with aircraft, over water drilling, winching, crane use and forklifts
Problems may include:
safety issues
environmental factors
transport difficulties
equipment failure
Downhole problems (drilling) that may be encountered may include:
formation problems
loss of sample/sampling difficulties
lost circulation
pressure formations
differential pressure sticking
hole deviation
loss of sample integrity
encountering unexpected contaminants, or contaminants in higher than expected concentrations
old mine workings
fishing
loss of penetration
sudden loss of pump pressure
Action plans to solve problems are prepared according to:
objectives
resource requirements
coordination and feedback requirements
safety requirements and risk assessment priority requirements
company operating procedures
Records may include:
daily operations reports
petty cash records
records of other purchases, i.e. accounts/credit cards
time sheets
plant and vehicle logs
maintenance records
Reports may include:
operations reports
evaluation of sites
evaluation of equipment
injury and accident reports

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for supervision of on-site operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of supervision of on-site operations
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct on-site operations
evidence of the consistent successful supervision of on-site operations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical applications using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the supervision of on-site operations
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the on-site operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.