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, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
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 tasksspecificationsquality of finished worksachieved targetsoperational conditionsobtaining of required permitssite layoutout of bounds areasworksite inspection requirementslighting conditionsplant of equipment defectscoordination requirements or issuescontamination control requirementsenvironmental control requirementsbarricade and signage requirements |
Hazards may include: | working in proximity to drilling rig |
Coordination requirements may include: | other equipment operatorsmaintenance personnelsupervisorssite personnel |
Tool/casing types andthread forms may include: | AWW casingslimline casingAPI tool threadsgoldfields tool threadsSouthern Cross tool threads |
Appropriate bits, shoes, clamps, casing, tools and lifting devices may include: | spudding bitsundercutting bitsstar bitschisel bitsjarsdrive clampscasing lift/drive caps |
Handling equipment may include: | tool spannerstool wrenchesslingschain tongscasing clampscasing jacks |
Hazards associated with the use of wire rope may include: | snags in wire ropeincorrect spooling of wirewireline 'throws a loop' |
Tools to maintain hole straightness may include: | drill stem stabiliserstorpedo bits |
Tools to undertake fishing operations may include: | friction socketsovershotslead impression toolswall hookscasing spearsrope spearsrope cutterlatch jacksfishing jars |
Drilling fluids and additives may include: | waterAPI bentonitenative claysvarious polymersbarite (barium sulfate)dispersantsloss circulation products |
Personal protective equipment may include: | welding mask/goggleswelding glovesear protectioneye protection safety bootshard hatsunscreen |
Tool string components may include: | swivel socket and mandrelcable tool jointscutting edges on bitsdrilling jarsbailers |
Sampling tools/methods may include: | sampling by bailersand barrelclay barrelchop pumpearth socket |