RIINHB501F — Plan drilling

1 Plan and prepare for planning drilling program

• 1.1Define and confirm precise scope of work expected by client and other relevant parties
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply drilling planning documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
• 1.3Communicate with all parties and confirm that priorities and special requirements are understood and acted upon
• 1.4Negotiate an achievable and acceptable contract with the client within the scope of the legal requirements and legal responsibilities of the driller
• 1.5Achieve and document agreement on the drilling plan by communicating and clarifying intended objectives and contract requirements with all relevant parties
• 1.6Develop, in consultation, a time schedule for all operations

2 Inspect/research site for accessibility, services, hazards, legal and environmental problems

• 2.1Establish size and nature of intended drill sites and designated routes to reach them
• 2.2Assess topographical and geological features and identify preferred drilling sites
• 2.3Locate and interpret specific relevant information from maps, diagrams or from other data
• 2.4Identify legal and environmental limitations and hazards applying to site and take appropriate action
• 2.5Identify and honour locations of socially or environmentally sensitive areas according to site agreement
• 2.6Check availability and distance of water and/or other local supplies

3 Select appropriate drilling method

• 3.1Read and evaluate available data relevant to ground conditions
• 3.2Select optimum method of drilling and down hole tools, in consultation with other personnel, according to work requirements

4 Prepare cost estimates, quotes and tenders

• 4.1Prepare data for quote, listing all necessary activities, materials and sub-contracting services needed
• 4.2Allow a contingency sum for identifiable but uncertain factors
• 4.3Use mathematical calculations and estimations to determine job costs
• 4.4Document and present quote or tender

5 Arrange permits and licences

• 5.1Determine and obtain the required permits and licences
• 5.2Follow correct application procedures

6 Design and organise drilling program

• 6.1Establish action plan that ensures completion of program to client satisfaction, within quality, time and cost parameters
• 6.2Select appropriate and available crew and other resources for the job
• 6.3Communicate scope of work, job requirements, working conditions and roles and responsibilities to crew involved in drilling program
• 6.4Prepare fieldwork instructions detailing project location, access, water supply, aims of project and detailed instructions
• 6.5Note variations to scope of work/contractual requirements on log according to workplace procedures
• 6.6Establish size and nature of intended drill rig sites, and routes for reaching them
• 6.7Specify any access track, clearing or bench construction sizes and compaction required to support rigs and equipment
• 6.8Clarify availability of site amenities and back up support
• 6.9Decide upon methods of controlling flow off site, disposing of wastes and restoring site after operations according to environmental requirements

7 Prepare WHS plan for site

• 7.1Prepare plan to eliminate/mitigate hazards to designated level
• 7.2Confirm signs, hazards and warnings are observed and consequences understood
• 7.3Determine and acquire required safety equipment
• 7.4Incorporate safety rules and regulations, legislation and specific site instructions
• 7.5Obtain sign-off on commitment to WHS plan from crew

What does an assessment tool for RIINHB501F need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIINHB501F needs to address all 79 unit components: 7 elements with 34 performance criteria, 25 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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