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RIIOGD204D
Perform rig floor operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to perform rig floor operations in Drilling.

This unit is appropriate for those working in assistant roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rig floor operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select the personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity

1.5 Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements

1.6 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

1.7 Confirm availability of required quantities and type of consumables

1.8 Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

2. Select handling equipment

2.1 Identify and select equipment appropriate for the work to be performed and conforming to operational requirements

2.2 Confirm equipment is functional and fit for the purpose and the environment in which it will be used

2.3 Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action taken within functional responsibility

3. Handle tubulars and equipment

3.1 Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements

3.2 Make and break connections safely

3.3 Identify faults and defects accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

3.4 Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques

3.5 Record data accurately at appropriate times and frequencies

4. Prepare and run drill

4.1 Obtain and wear personal protective equipment, appropriate to task

4.2 Measure and record all down hole tools and pipe to assist driller

4.3 Convey pipe and tools to drill floor with protectors fitted and in accordance with company safety operating procedures

4.4 Check tongs and slip dies for cleanliness and sharpness and secure long lines

4.5 Inspect, service and operate manual slips correctly

4.6 Operate make-up and break-out manual tongs correctly

4.7 Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with operating procedures

4.8 Apply correct manual handling techniques

4.9 Conduct thread cleaning, inspection and lubrication safely

4.10 Make up and run drill string, applying correct use of chain tongs, safety clamps, rig tongs, slips and elevators

5. Prepare, run and cement casing

5.1 Prepare casing in accordance with rig operating procedures

5.2 Prepare shoe joints in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements

5.3 Prepare well heads/casing hangers

5.4 Prepare running tools and cementing equipment

5.5 Check lifting appliances, identify and report faults

5.6 Check and prepare handling equipment

5.7 Prepare casing centralisers correctly

5.8 Prepare and install guide frames as required

5.9 Prepare appropriate well control equipment and mitigation control equipment in accordance with site requirements

5.10 Run casing in correct sequence

5.11 Fill casing safely

5.12 Connect appropriate cement line as per company procedure

5.13 Carry out cementing room duties while mixing

5.14 Assist as directed in preparing, running and cementing of cementing casings

6. Run cement stinger assembly (non-standard)

6.1 Land casing at appropriate joint

6.2 Assemble appropriate equipment to run cement stinger

6.3 Run drill pipe stringer inside casing as per rig specific operating procedure

7. Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, riser and diverter package

7.1 Prepare running BOP equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures

7.2 Position BOP over the wellhead using the appropriate system

7.3 Assemble and check riser running equipment

7.4 Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps

7.5 Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment

7.6 Assemble and check riser angle beacon and hole

8. Examine and service drill floor equipment

8.1 Read, interpret and apply lubrication schedules

8.2 Carry out lubrication in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements

8.3 Identify and use correct types and quantities of lubricants for applications

8.4 Check drawworks, rotary table, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists and identify, report and rectify faults as appropriate

9. Maintain a high standard of rig husbandry

9.1 Maintain drill floor and equipment to company standard

9.2 Keep tools and portable equipment clean, well maintained and correctly stowed

9.3 Seal and stow flammable substances according to manufacturer’s and statutory requirements

9.4 Keep covers and gratings in place, except when in use

9.5 Maintain tongs, slips and dies in a clean and sharp condition

9.6 Maintain non skid surfaces clean and free from oil and grease


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rig floor operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select the personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity

1.5 Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements

1.6 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

1.7 Confirm availability of required quantities and type of consumables

1.8 Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

2. Select handling equipment

2.1 Identify and select equipment appropriate for the work to be performed and conforming to operational requirements

2.2 Confirm equipment is functional and fit for the purpose and the environment in which it will be used

2.3 Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action taken within functional responsibility

3. Handle tubulars and equipment

3.1 Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements

3.2 Make and break connections safely

3.3 Identify faults and defects accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

3.4 Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques

3.5 Record data accurately at appropriate times and frequencies

4. Prepare and run drill

4.1 Obtain and wear personal protective equipment, appropriate to task

4.2 Measure and record all down hole tools and pipe to assist driller

4.3 Convey pipe and tools to drill floor with protectors fitted and in accordance with company safety operating procedures

4.4 Check tongs and slip dies for cleanliness and sharpness and secure long lines

4.5 Inspect, service and operate manual slips correctly

4.6 Operate make-up and break-out manual tongs correctly

4.7 Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with operating procedures

4.8 Apply correct manual handling techniques

4.9 Conduct thread cleaning, inspection and lubrication safely

4.10 Make up and run drill string, applying correct use of chain tongs, safety clamps, rig tongs, slips and elevators

5. Prepare, run and cement casing

5.1 Prepare casing in accordance with rig operating procedures

5.2 Prepare shoe joints in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements

5.3 Prepare well heads/casing hangers

5.4 Prepare running tools and cementing equipment

5.5 Check lifting appliances, identify and report faults

5.6 Check and prepare handling equipment

5.7 Prepare casing centralisers correctly

5.8 Prepare and install guide frames as required

5.9 Prepare appropriate well control equipment and mitigation control equipment in accordance with site requirements

5.10 Run casing in correct sequence

5.11 Fill casing safely

5.12 Connect appropriate cement line as per company procedure

5.13 Carry out cementing room duties while mixing

5.14 Assist as directed in preparing, running and cementing of cementing casings

6. Run cement stinger assembly (non-standard)

6.1 Land casing at appropriate joint

6.2 Assemble appropriate equipment to run cement stinger

6.3 Run drill pipe stringer inside casing as per rig specific operating procedure

7. Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, riser and diverter package

7.1 Prepare running BOP equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures

7.2 Position BOP over the wellhead using the appropriate system

7.3 Assemble and check riser running equipment

7.4 Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps

7.5 Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment

7.6 Assemble and check riser angle beacon and hole

8. Examine and service drill floor equipment

8.1 Read, interpret and apply lubrication schedules

8.2 Carry out lubrication in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements

8.3 Identify and use correct types and quantities of lubricants for applications

8.4 Check drawworks, rotary table, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists and identify, report and rectify faults as appropriate

9. Maintain a high standard of rig husbandry

9.1 Maintain drill floor and equipment to company standard

9.2 Keep tools and portable equipment clean, well maintained and correctly stowed

9.3 Seal and stow flammable substances according to manufacturer’s and statutory requirements

9.4 Keep covers and gratings in place, except when in use

9.5 Maintain tongs, slips and dies in a clean and sharp condition

9.6 Maintain non skid surfaces clean and free from oil and grease

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply rig floor operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select the personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity 
Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 
Confirm availability of required quantities and type of consumables 
Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility 
Identify and select equipment appropriate for the work to be performed and conforming to operational requirements 
Confirm equipment is functional and fit for the purpose and the environment in which it will be used 
Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action taken within functional responsibility 
Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements 
Make and break connections safely 
Identify faults and defects accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility 
Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques 
Record data accurately at appropriate times and frequencies 
Obtain and wear personal protective equipment, appropriate to task 
Measure and record all down hole tools and pipe to assist driller 
Convey pipe and tools to drill floor with protectors fitted and in accordance with company safety operating procedures 
Check tongs and slip dies for cleanliness and sharpness and secure long lines 
Inspect, service and operate manual slips correctly 
Operate make-up and break-out manual tongs correctly 
Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with operating procedures 
Apply correct manual handling techniques 
Conduct thread cleaning, inspection and lubrication safely 
Make up and run drill string, applying correct use of chain tongs, safety clamps, rig tongs, slips and elevators 
Prepare casing in accordance with rig operating procedures 
Prepare shoe joints in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements 
Prepare well heads/casing hangers 
Prepare running tools and cementing equipment 
Check lifting appliances, identify and report faults 
Check and prepare handling equipment 
Prepare casing centralisers correctly 
Prepare and install guide frames as required 
Prepare appropriate well control equipment and mitigation control equipment in accordance with site requirements 
Run casing in correct sequence 
Fill casing safely 
Connect appropriate cement line as per company procedure 
Carry out cementing room duties while mixing 
Assist as directed in preparing, running and cementing of cementing casings 
Land casing at appropriate joint 
Assemble appropriate equipment to run cement stinger 
Run drill pipe stringer inside casing as per rig specific operating procedure 
Prepare running BOP equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures 
Position BOP over the wellhead using the appropriate system 
Assemble and check riser running equipment 
Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps 
Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment 
Assemble and check riser angle beacon and hole 
Read, interpret and apply lubrication schedules 
Carry out lubrication in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements 
Identify and use correct types and quantities of lubricants for applications 
Check drawworks, rotary table, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists and identify, report and rectify faults as appropriate 
Maintain drill floor and equipment to company standard 
Keep tools and portable equipment clean, well maintained and correctly stowed 
Seal and stow flammable substances according to manufacturer’s and statutory requirements 
Keep covers and gratings in place, except when in use 
Maintain tongs, slips and dies in a clean and sharp condition 
Maintain non skid surfaces clean and free from oil and grease 

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