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 controlling emergencies and critical situations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient contribution to the control of emergencies and critical situations

working with others to control emergencies and critical situations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely contribution to the control of emergencies and critical situations 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 control emergencies and critical situations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply personal protection requirements appropriate to the environment

recognise effects of changes of ambient conditions on operations

locate sources of information and interpret drawings and manuals

operate equipment

set and pull manual slips

operate manual make-up tongs

operate manual break-out tongs

move drills, tools and equipment around drill floor

wear correct protective clothing for the execution of duties and tasks

assist in the risk assessment of a manual handling task

demonstrate correct manual handling techniques

act as chairman of safety meeting

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations:

occupational health and safety obligations

company and statutory guidelines, procedures and practices

emergency procedures

fire and gas control system

permit to work system

well kicks

operation of full-opening safety valve, and inside bop

manual duties of each rig crew member during a well kick drill

emergency shutdown control system

effects of loss of any utility and its reinstatement

functioning of process control, including instrumentation

equipment layout and its connection with other systems

lockout/tag out operations

rig audit

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

man management/rig management

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, organisation 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

Critical situation may include, but are not limited to:

operational difficulties

extreme weather

equipment failure

leaks

fires

kicks

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

participate in pre-tour safety meetings

review hazard control procedures (e.g. JSA)

follow safe operating procedures

assist as required and trained

safety briefing/induction

weekly safety meetings

agreed procedures may include:

company

facility

client

toolbox

permit to work

Reporting requirements may include:

oral

written

Coordination requirements may include:

rig team

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

Working practices may include:

individual operation

team operation

use of personal protective equipment

consideration of toxic substances (e.g. H2S)

continuous communication maintained

reacting to on-site emergencies

hang-off procedures

securing for severe weather

signalman's duties

Alarms may include:

audible

warning gestures

oral warnings

fixed system specific to installation

Relevant actions taken to control and alleviate critical situations may include:

make safe

isolate

shutdown

evacuate work area

report

record

contain

rectify

Safety management systems may include, but are not limited to:

organisational

installation

Information formats may include:

oral

telephone

public address system

radio

hand signals

Personal protective equipment may include:

safety helmet

safety footwear

safety glasses

gloves

riding belt

safety belt

life vest

safety goggles

H2S equipment

fire resistant clothing

breathing apparatus