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.
Requirements and procedures may include:
legislative
organisational
client
site
manufacturer's
and may include:
risk assessment and management requirements and procedures
statutory compliance requirements and procedures
occupational safety and health requirements and procedures
environmental management requirements and procedures
cultural and heritage requirements and procedures
traffic management requirements and procedures
quality requirements and procedures
communication requirements and procedures
procurement requirements and procedures
workplace relations requirements and procedures
contract management requirements and procedures
administration requirements and procedures, including records and reporting
maintenance, servicing, and housekeeping requirements and procedures
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Foundation drilling methods may include:
continuous flight auger drilling
large diameter auger drilling
Task information may include:
site geological data
site geotechnical data
site hydrological data
site meteorological data
site engineering survey data
known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions
site cultural and heritage information
task specifications
task drawings
sources of materials
other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related
coordination, timing and budgeting requirements
Required outcomes may include:
task specifications requirements
task drawings requirements
coordination requirements
activity scheduling requirements
unit cost requirements
overall operation cost requirements
waste management requirements
Operational plan may include:
human resource requirements
plant and machinery requirements
construction materials requirements
sub-contractor support requirements
waste disposal requirements
coordination requirements
activity scheduling
materials delivery scheduling
risk assessment and management requirements
occupational health and safety requirements
quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements
traffic management requirements
environmental requirements
operation monitoring requirements
operation performance monitoring requirements
communication requirements
reporting requirements
Resources may include:
labour
plant, equipment and tools
highway haulage vehicles
construction materials
sub-contractor services
Instructions may include:
briefings
handovers
work orders
toolbox meetings
site meetings
Teams members may include:
other members of the organisations management team
members of the team directly involved in the operation
suppliers representatives
sub-contractors representatives
supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related operations
Monitor may include:
ongoing risk assessment
engineering survey
sampling and testing
observation and recording
general supervision
Initiate may include:
written communication
oral communications
Foundation drilling operations practice may include:
identification of and responding to operational problems
equipment maintenance
Operational problems may include:
keeping hole open to carry out construction (reinforced concrete)
equipment failure
drill string bogging
controlling drill hole direction
control of hydrostatic pressures
disposal of waste material
drilling in difficult ground (caving, porous, fractured, reactive, cavities, clay)

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 that are to apply in undertaking foundation drilling operations
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes of foundation drilling operations
working with others to plan, prepare and execute foundation drilling operations
operational plans which reflect the requirements of these foundation drilling operations and are capable of achieving all of their required outcomes
resource plans which have made available adequate resources for the safe, effective and efficient execution of foundation drilling operations
provision of clear and timely instruction, advice and supervision by the individual of those involved in the undertaking of these foundation drilling operations
evidence of the consistent successful completion of foundation drilling operations under their supervision
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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes of foundation drilling operations
operational plans which reflect the requirements of foundation drilling operations and are capable of achieving all of their required outcomes
resource plans which have made available adequate resources for the safe, effective and efficient execution of foundation drilling operations
consistent successful completion of foundation drilling operations under their supervision
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and execute foundation drilling operations
supervising and providing clear and timely instruction and advice to those involved in the undertaking foundation drilling operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.