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.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from:
briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achievement targets
operational conditions
obtaining of permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
release of gases from formation or samples obtained
spread of contaminants as a result of drilling or cleaning processes
change in the chemistry of contaminants as a result of drilling and recovery of the core samples
working in proximity to drilling rig
entanglement in rotating rods or casing
blowout of inner barrel splits
string makeup and breakout hazards
hazards with the use of grout mixers, pumps
Coordination requirements may include:
driller
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
worksite personnel
Personal protective equipment may include:
steel-capped boots and hardhat
gloves
dust mask
eye and hearing protection
general protective and reflective clothing
Core barrel may include:
double tube wireline core barrels
triple tube wireline core barrels
starter barrels
SPT sampling barrels
chrome barrel
Components may include:
Drill bits
blade bits
tricone bits
PCD bits
surface set diamond core bits and reamers
impregnated diamond core bits and reamers
Drill rods may include:
wireline drill rod
casing
barrel and inner tube component threads
API and IF threads
'Q' series threads
Rod and casing handling equipment may include:
manual handling
mechanised rod handlers
hydraulic rod/casing spinners
hoisting plugs
hook and clam shell
foot clamps (hydraulic or manual)
Casing type may include:
steel casing
PVC casing
Samples may include:
core samples
sludge samples from coring and rotary drilling
chip samples
Records may include:
note book
plastic bags (write on)
hole logs
run sheets
shift report book
diaries
core blocks
core trays
Recorded information may include:
project number
hole number
tray number
depth (per client and company requirements)
core loss details (i.e. depth interval)
core breaks (made by hammer during removal from inner tube)
Drilling fluids and additives may include:
drill mud and additives
soluble oil
lost circulation material
Basic tests on drilling fluid may include:
viscosity
mud weight
use of marsh funnel and cup
Core barrel components may include:
outer tube
inner tube
split tubes (as required)
core lifter case and core lifter
head assembly
overshot assembly

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 assisting with diamond core drilling
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of assisting with diamond core drilling
working with others to undertake and complete the assisting with diamond core drilling that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of assisting with diamond core drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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.
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 to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
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 application 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the assisting with diamond core drilling
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.