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Assist diamond core drilling

Assist diamond core drilling

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB208D
State Code
WH461
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to assist diamond core drilling in Drilling. This unit is appropriate for those working in driller assistants roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for assisting with diamond core drilling
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply assist diamond core drilling, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • 1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
  • 1.7 Load, unload, move, handle and store core drilling equipment and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
  • 1.8 Set up and stabilise racks
2 Support the core drilling process
  • 2.1 Assemble core barrel components
  • 2.2 Prepare drill string in readiness for tripping and drilling
  • 2.3 Add and remove drill rods and core inner tubes
  • 2.4 Inspect inner tube and core barrel regularly and replace worn or damaged components
  • 2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • 2.6 Use rod and casing handling equipment
  • 2.7 Store and handle diamond tools
3 Handle core samples
  • 3.1 Dismantle inner tube for recovery of core samples
  • 3.2 Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially contaminated samples
  • 3.3 Remove core samples from inner tube and place in core trays in correct sequence
  • 3.4 Record information on core marker blocks and core box accurately and legibly
  • 3.5 Take precautions to ensure no surface contamination of cores and delicate cores are preserved
  • 3.6 Stack core boxes ready for storage and transportation
  • 3.7 Clean and lubricate inner tube components and re-assemble in preparation for the next run
4 Mix drilling fluids
  • 4.1 Check labels and read and interpret safety information and hazard codes
  • 4.2 Apply correct mixing procedure for the drilling fluid
  • 4.3 Carry out storage of drilling mud components and additives
  • 4.4 Perform basic tests on drilling fluids and record and report the results
5 Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
  • 5.1 Perform inspection and checks on serviceability of core barrel components
  • 5.2 Perform inspections and routine checks on ancillary equipment
  • 5.3 Perform inspections and basic maintenance on rod handling equipment
  • 5.4 Fit restraining devices to Kelly hoses
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9373 RIINHB208B Assist diamond core drilling Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW42 RIINHB208E Assist diamond core drilling Unit of competency