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 for operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply blow out prevention 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 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities |
2. Assist with well BOP operations | 2.1 Assist with well kill activities 2.2 Monitor and report BOP equipment status 2.3 Isolate BOP system accumulator 2.4 Monitor and adjust chokes and manifolds as directed 2.5 Assist with emergency shutdown procedures 2.6 Participate in emergency drills and exercises 2.7 Communicate operational activities and information to other crew during BOP operations |
3. Monitor and report safety issues | 3.1 Identify, address and report hazards associated with blow out prevention 3.2 Recognise kick indicators and advise Driller during operations 3.3 Identify and report ignition sources 3.4 Identify and report sources and presence of flammable gases and emissions 3.5 Identify and report BOP malfunctions |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for supporting blow out prevention operations
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient support of blow out prevention operations including:
determining type of BOP and their unique requirements
apply kick warning signs and indicators detecting procedures
apply work instruction and procedure interpretation skills
monitor process including recording and reporting on operations and safety issues
works effectively others to undertake and complete the blow out prevention operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
working in a team and organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of the support of blow out prevention operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
disassemble, clean, check, replace and assemble components of the Ram or Annular BOP
inspect parts in sequence before assembly which may include:
housing/body joints and outlets
locking assembly
piston
bonnet seal
BOP vertical bore
shafts
rotating assembly
welding parts and plating
major piston
bonnet bolt
flanges
extend and retract ports
blowhole and blindhole
participate in identification of hazards and issues
participate in emergency drills and activities on site
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in support blow out prevention operation through:
the principles and practices of coal seam gas control
and complying with coal seam gas control procedures
risks and their controls related to coal seam gas control
and complying with BOP annular equipment operating principles
BOP control system principles
operating principles of chokes and manifolds
kill principles and methods
sources of ignition and their dangers and controls
sources of flammable gases and emissions and their dangers and controls
kick detection warnings and indications and the responses to them
purpose, type and conduct of coal seam gas control emergency drills and exercises
using various communication methods and protocols
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level