The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Plan and prepare for the construction of artesian (flowing) aquifer bores
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Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements Completed |
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Access, interpret and apply artesian (flowing) aquifer bores construction documentation and confirm work activity is compliant Completed |
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Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace procedures Completed |
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Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities Completed |
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Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received Completed |
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Discuss scope of work with client and give technical advice, cost structure, workmanship warranty, quantity and quality of materials, construction standards and methods to be used and gain general agreement on drilling plan Completed |
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Complete required reports and provide reports, samples and strata logs, pump and development test results to relevant authorities as required Completed |
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Design bores for artesian aquifer systems
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Determine required construction methods and drilling fluid program according to down-hole conditions and anticipated pressures Completed |
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Design bore according to environmental and work requirements Completed |
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Select a bore site that will prevent contamination and minimise interference with other bores Completed |
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Select likely water entry mechanism from the formation to the bore including open hole, slotted casing screens, gravel packs Completed |
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Calculate required artificial pack design parameters, and recommended annular thicknesses required Completed |
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Undertake calculations to determine appropriate screen/slot design parameters, including for diameter, length, aperture size Completed |
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Select required bore/surface casing types, size, strength and wall thicknesses for the anticipated ground/water quality and pressure conditions and any construction requirements Completed |
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Confirm all necessary materials anticipated for the job are available and on site prior to commencement of construction phase Completed |
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Construct bores in artesian aquifer system
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Carry out any pre-start and start up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures Completed |
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Select, slot, assemble and insert casing and screens suitable for the formations in which they are deployed Completed |
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Select, mix and place grout or seal surface according to legislative and company requirements and manufacturer specifications Completed |
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Construct bore according to legislative requirements and workplace procedures Completed |
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Use, maintain, test and record nontoxic, removable drilling fluids and additives according to manufacturer specifications and environmental requirements Completed |
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Maintain plumbness and alignment of the hole within the required limitations and carry out a plumbness test where required Completed |
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Prepare for and recognise any symptoms of a formation kick and take action to control the bore Completed |
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Collect, store, record, label and transport formation and water samples according to licensing requirements Completed |
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Arrange for geophysical logging tools to be run in bore if required Completed |
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Determine aquifer formation grain size distribution from sieve analysis and interpret appropriate gravel pack and screen slot aperture dimensions for gravel packed wells Completed |
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Select and place artificial pack materials Completed |
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Remove drilling fluids from the bore to allow subsequent development Completed |
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Maintain tool string inventories according to workplace procedures Completed |
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Construct bore headworks
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Construct headworks for bore including isolation valves to retain/control artesian flow and to permit independent testing of both pressure and flow without interference to reticulation system Completed |
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Identify and protect headworks of the bore Completed |
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Construct headworks to seal and cap the bore from surface water pollutants, environmental concerns and damage Completed |
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Dispose of and neutralise wastewater or hazardous materials from site as required and complete restoration of the bore site camp facilities Completed |
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Use development techniques with care to prevent collapsing of casing or screens Completed |
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Undertake development until a continuous, clean supply if water is obtained according to site, contractual and regulatory requirements Completed |
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Measure/calculate and record standing and drawdown water levels Completed |
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Perform pump and/or development tests to estimate the sand content and sustainable yield of the bore Completed |
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Disinfect/decontaminate bore and drilling equipment
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Determine and monitor potential contaminants of drilling equipment Completed |
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Disinfect and decontaminate bores and installed equipment constructed for potable supplies as required Completed |
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Carry out bore maintenance and rehabilitation
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Carry out and shutdown procedures and secure according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures Completed |
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Undertake a process of diagnosis to determine likely cause of bore deterioration Completed |
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Devise a rehabilitation program according to environmental requirements Completed |
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Determine suitable decommissioning procedures and select required materials Completed |
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Carry out the decommissioning (abandonment) of artesian aquifer bores Completed |
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Place cement bridges at the top of the surface casing and at the surface casing shoe Completed |
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Verify position/location of hole for future reference Completed |
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Dispose of drill and other fluids safely according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures Completed |
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Record entire decommissioning procedure and details of bore cementing according to workplace procedures Completed |
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Complete bore completion report and submit to State/Territory Water Authority Completed |
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Carry out housekeeping requirements according to workplace procedures Completed |
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