Assessor Resource

RIIOGD303A
Trip pipe

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:

Drilling

This unit covers the tripping of pipes in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for operations, preparing to trip tubulars, tripping tubulars, and operating racking systems. 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

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 tripping pipes

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pipe tripping

working with others to undertake and complete the tripping of pipes that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of pipe tripping 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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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.

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the tripping of pipes

Guidance information for assessment

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to trip pipes:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for tripping pipes

interpret site requirements and procedures

interpret work requirements

prepare pill

put trip tank on line and fill

check safety lines, ropes and air hoists

stand back, run in, lay down and pick up pipecracker

release pipe from elevators

latch elevators on drill string and stabilise

operate air hoists

operation of a manual or automated racking system

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to trip pipes:

legislative, site and manufacturer's requirements and procedures

drilling operation

company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices

safe operating procedures when operating equipment

hand signals

working knots

rig maintenance

types and characteristics of discharges including liquids, gases and solids

types and characteristics of materials including flammable, toxic, corrosive, explosive and radioactive

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, organisational 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

duty of care

environmental protection requirements

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

petroleum regulations

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

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

safety equipment including fire protection, First Aid and safety harnesses

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

information received through communication methods including:

2-way radio

intercom

telephone

written instruction

oral instruction

hand signals

public address system

consideration of toxic substances

continuous communication

reacting to on-site emergencies

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

weather conditions including:

day/night

storms - high winds and lightning

hot/cold

wet/dry (dusty)

Personal protective equipment may include:

eye protection

hearing protection

gloves

footwear

hard hats

respirators

fall arrester

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Briefings/handover details may include:

maintain and check pipe tally

preparation of derrick/floor equipment

line up trip tank/preparation of mud system

review of PTW requirements

pre-tour safety meeting

review of Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

safety briefing/induction

weekly safety meetings

agreed procedures may include:

company

facility

client

toolbox

permit to work

Record may include logging:

pipe tally sheets

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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 
Identify, locate and apply personal protective equipment 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are read/passed on 
Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work in accordance with operational and legislative requirements 
Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities in accordance with operational requirements 
Check safety lines, ropes and air hoists 
Check equipment for safety and operations 
Line up trip tank 
Prepare pipe racking system to stand back, run in, lay down or pick-up pipe, where applicable 
Latch elevators on to the tubulars which is stabilised by the derrickman while being stabbed by pulling out of the hole 
Latch elevators on to the tubular which is being stabilised by the derrickman while running into hole 
Visually check the elevator latch, identify faults and report 
Operate air hoist to manoeuvre tubulars in the derrick 
Record tasks where required 
Release pipe from elevators and rack in proper position when pulling out of the hole 
Latch elevators onto drill string and stabilise while stand stabbed by roughnecks when running in the hole 
Operate air hoists which manoeuvre drill string in the derrick 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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