Explain the principles of drilling
Drilling methods
1. Percussion drilling
2. Rotary drilling
3. Flushing- site establishment
Safety aspects of drilling operations
Unit processes in drilling operation are explained:
General site safety
Setting up a drill rig
Starting a hole
Drill machine operation
Core extraction
Care and maintenance of equipment
House keeping practices
Communicate using the terminology of science effectively in the following areas:
Basic concepts
Machine components
Diesel engines
Water pumps and pumping plant
Compressed air
Electricity
Wire ropes
Explain the following principles:
Economics Recording of financial data
Explain the numerical principles:
Units of measurement
Fractions- Equations
Transposition of formulas
Graphs
Data and representation
Statistical methods
Explain the following scientific principles:
Physics
Static’s
Dynamics
Machinery science
Chemistry
Theories of matter
Applications
Electricity
Circuits
Motor theory Optics theory and applications
Explain the legal requirements.
Apply health and safety on a drilling plant.

Integrated assessment:

Combinations of the following forms of assessment will be used.

Observation
The assessor will observe the candidate perform a task that is part of his/her normal workplace responsibility.

Demonstration
The assessor will observe the candidate perform a typical workplace task especially for the assessment, because the task is not part of his/her normal workplace responsibility at the specific time.

Written test/examination
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and understanding by giving him/her written tests or examinations.

Oral questioning
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge an understanding by asking him/her to verbally answer questions.

Projects
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s level of competence by setting him/her individual or team projects to complete.

Portfolios
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s level of competence by setting him/her individual or team projects to complete.