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 nippling-up and pressure testing | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation for participating in nippling-up and pressure testing and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to work activities 1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities 1.6 Check and adjust casing bowl and position level 1.7 Perform blow our prevention (BOP) test as per operator’s written instructions 1.8 Carry out rig-up to drill-out operations 1.9 Carry out pressure tests prior to drilling out and record results |
2. Pressure testing during intermediate and/or main holes | 2.1 Confirm pressure test program/timing 2.2 Check cup testers and plugs for sizing and integrity 2.3 Monitor and maintain stack within deviation limit |
3. Conduct housekeeping activities | 3.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 3.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment |
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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of nippling-up and pressure testing including:
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
controlling identified hazards
checking and adjusting casing bowl and position
monitoring and maintaining stackworks effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct nippling-up and pressure testing to meet required outcomes including:
preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity
demonstrates completion of nippling-up and pressure testing that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
checking and adjusting casing bowl and position level
performing blow out prevention (BOP) test as per operator’s written instructions
participation in nippling-up and pressure testing and recording
perform a range of numerical calculations including:
volume
quantities
mass
weight
length
pressure
using calculator if required
using estimating skills (e.g. mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity)
basic geometry (e.g. interpreting depth, direction, angles)
use of metric and imperial and conversion between the two
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in nippling-up and pressure testing through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirements and procedures for:
identifying and managing risks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues
setting up work activity
site isolation, signage and erecting barriers
work health and safety
selecting and checking for faults, all tools and equipment to carry out tasks
carrying out work to specifications
deviation limits
BOP test
applying effective techniques for nippling-up and pressure testing
standard working practices and procedures for effective nippling-up and pressure testing
rig maintenance procedures
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