Assessor Resource

RIIOGD501E
Manage rig operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage rig operations in drilling.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare for managing rig operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rig operations documentation 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 the work activities

1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities

1.6 Obtain copy of well program for next well prior to moving on to lease

1.7 Read and interpret well program and check all necessary contractor-supplied equipment availability and rectify anomalies

1.8 Check for casing discrepancies or obvious mistakes and take corrective action

1.9 Verbally communicate with company representative if changes are required to program

1.10 Inform others of all required or possible changes to program

2. Establish lease

2.1 Obtain lease details and locate and inspect lease

2.2 Inform construction company of lease details including all infrastructure arrangements

2.3 Make contact with owners and statutory bodies and ensure compliance with regulations

2.4 Establish, check and communicate directions to lease

2.5 Establish right-of-way to lease, identify, rectify potential problems and communicate to appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators

2.6 Establish camp location, check infrastructure/safety arrangements and rectify issues identified

2.7 Check and adjust supply sources and expendables to meet current requirements

2.8 Establish and monitor rubbish/waste arrangements for disposal

3.Communicate and report outcomes

3.1 Confirm lease establishment information with appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators and submit written reports

3.2 Review, update and implement contract information for pre-well preparation

3.3 Report new lease data to appropriate officers using correct reporting strategies

3.4 Review and amended shutdown procedures and communicate activity to relevant parties

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures for managing rig operations

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of rig operations including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

implementing emergency response plan and procedures

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

checking all contractor-supplied equipment

works effectively with others to coordinate activities and resolve issues for rig operation to meet all 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 and exclusion zones

using written and verbal communications to convey all activities and outcomes for rig operations to others in a clear and concise manner

demonstrates completion of the management of rig operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

establishing camp location, infrastructure

identifying issues, exploring options to resolve issue, considering options and implementing best options that resolves issues with rig operations

organising supplies and expendable requirements to maintain the life of the planned work activity

solving logistical problems to maintain access to supplies and resources for rig operations and employee welfare

establishing and reporting on new lease arrangements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying manage rig operations:

organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

set up for rig operations (including planning, programming and preparing)

identification and management of risks

environmental issues

site preparation and organisation

work health and safety

resource and supply requirements

camp planning and set-up carrying out rig loading

load spotting

rig up and shut down

lease arrangements and requirements

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for managing rig operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rig operations documentation 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 the work activities

1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities

1.6 Obtain copy of well program for next well prior to moving on to lease

1.7 Read and interpret well program and check all necessary contractor-supplied equipment availability and rectify anomalies

1.8 Check for casing discrepancies or obvious mistakes and take corrective action

1.9 Verbally communicate with company representative if changes are required to program

1.10 Inform others of all required or possible changes to program

2. Establish lease

2.1 Obtain lease details and locate and inspect lease

2.2 Inform construction company of lease details including all infrastructure arrangements

2.3 Make contact with owners and statutory bodies and ensure compliance with regulations

2.4 Establish, check and communicate directions to lease

2.5 Establish right-of-way to lease, identify, rectify potential problems and communicate to appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators

2.6 Establish camp location, check infrastructure/safety arrangements and rectify issues identified

2.7 Check and adjust supply sources and expendables to meet current requirements

2.8 Establish and monitor rubbish/waste arrangements for disposal

3.Communicate and report outcomes

3.1 Confirm lease establishment information with appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators and submit written reports

3.2 Review, update and implement contract information for pre-well preparation

3.3 Report new lease data to appropriate officers using correct reporting strategies

3.4 Review and amended shutdown procedures and communicate activity to relevant parties

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures for managing rig operations

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of rig operations including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

implementing emergency response plan and procedures

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

checking all contractor-supplied equipment

works effectively with others to coordinate activities and resolve issues for rig operation to meet all 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 and exclusion zones

using written and verbal communications to convey all activities and outcomes for rig operations to others in a clear and concise manner

demonstrates completion of the management of rig operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

establishing camp location, infrastructure

identifying issues, exploring options to resolve issue, considering options and implementing best options that resolves issues with rig operations

organising supplies and expendable requirements to maintain the life of the planned work activity

solving logistical problems to maintain access to supplies and resources for rig operations and employee welfare

establishing and reporting on new lease arrangements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying manage rig operations:

organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

set up for rig operations (including planning, programming and preparing)

identification and management of risks

environmental issues

site preparation and organisation

work health and safety

resource and supply requirements

camp planning and set-up carrying out rig loading

load spotting

rig up and shut down

lease arrangements and requirements

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; 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.

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 operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities 
Obtain copy of well program for next well prior to moving on to lease 
Read and interpret well program and check all necessary contractor-supplied equipment availability and rectify anomalies 
Check for casing discrepancies or obvious mistakes and take corrective action 
Verbally communicate with company representative if changes are required to program 
Inform others of all required or possible changes to program 
Obtain lease details and locate and inspect lease 
Inform construction company of lease details including all infrastructure arrangements 
Make contact with owners and statutory bodies and ensure compliance with regulations 
Establish, check and communicate directions to lease 
Establish right-of-way to lease, identify, rectify potential problems and communicate to appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators 
Establish camp location, check infrastructure/safety arrangements and rectify issues identified 
Check and adjust supply sources and expendables to meet current requirements 
Establish and monitor rubbish/waste arrangements for disposal 
Confirm lease establishment information with appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators and submit written reports 
Review, update and implement contract information for pre-well preparation 
Report new lease data to appropriate officers using correct reporting strategies 
Review and amended shutdown procedures and communicate activity to relevant parties 

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