Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the installation and operation of water and gas control equipment
   • Access, interpret and apply water and gas control equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Prepare and maintain a job plan, in consultation with relevant team members, which makes best use of the available resources and meets the task requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Organise installation
   • Carry out pre-start and start up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Identify, select and apply rig operational controls
   • Select the appropriate water and gas control equipment to meet the requirements of the configuration
   • Inspect the water and gas control equipment components for serviceability
   • Arrange the delivery of all equipment required for the installation and operation of the water and gas control equipment to the worksite
   • Ensure that the drill hole is deep enough to house the down-hole components and adjust depth as necessary
   • Insert the down-hole components into the standpipe
   • Separate the rod string, leaving sufficient distance between the rod clamp and standpipe (or other attachments) to install the stuffing box
3. Install water and gas control equipment
   • Install the control valve, applying appropriate securing method
   • Install the ‘T’ piece, applying appropriate securing method
   • Install the stuffing box, applying appropriate securing method
   • Pack and secure the seal in accordance with requirements and procedures
4. Operate the water and gas control equipment
   • Monitor the water and gas control equipment and ensure its correct operation
   • Rectify water and gas control equipment operational problems
   • Test the isolation of the water and gas control equipment
   • Apply site environmental controls
5. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping
   • Inspect and fault-find all water and gas control equipment
   • Remove and replace defective components
   • Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
   • Process records
6. Plan and prepare for the installation and operation of water and gas control equipment
   • Access, interpret and apply water and gas control equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Prepare and maintain a job plan, in consultation with relevant team members, which makes best use of the available resources and meets the task requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Organise installation
   • Carry out pre-start and start up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Identify, select and apply rig operational controls
   • Select the appropriate water and gas control equipment to meet the requirements of the configuration
   • Inspect the water and gas control equipment components for serviceability
   • Arrange the delivery of all equipment required for the installation and operation of the water and gas control equipment to the worksite
   • Ensure that the drill hole is deep enough to house the down-hole components and adjust depth as necessary
   • Insert the down-hole components into the standpipe
   • Separate the rod string, leaving sufficient distance between the rod clamp and standpipe (or other attachments) to install the stuffing box
8. Install water and gas control equipment
   • Install the control valve, applying appropriate securing method
   • Install the ‘T’ piece, applying appropriate securing method
   • Install the stuffing box, applying appropriate securing method
   • Pack and secure the seal in accordance with requirements and procedures
9. Operate the water and gas control equipment
   • Monitor the water and gas control equipment and ensure its correct operation
   • Rectify water and gas control equipment operational problems
   • Test the isolation of the water and gas control equipment
   • Apply site environmental controls
10. Complete equipment maintenance and housekeeping
    • Inspect and fault-find all water and gas control equipment
    • Remove and replace defective components
    • Ensure housekeeping activities are completed
    • Process records

Performance Evidence

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 the installation and operating of water and gas control equipment including:

accessing, reading, interpreting and applying the project site geological, hydrological, engineering survey information

accessing, reading, interpreting and applying the project plans, drill plans, drawings and specifications

accessing, reading, interpreting and applying the data and test results

identifying water and gas control equipment components

interpreting the water and gas control equipment configuration requirements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation and operating of water and gas control equipment that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of the installation and operating of water and gas control equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

selecting the appropriate water and gas control equipment to meet the requirements of the configuration including;

standpipe,

gate valve,

‘T’ piece,

stuffing box, which may be either:

NQ gauge

HQ gauge

four inch hose and

gas and water separator

inspecting the water and gas control equipment components for serviceability

ensuring that the drill hole is deep enough to house the down-hole components and adjusting depth as necessary

inserting the down-hole components into the standpipe

installing the control valve, applying appropriate securing method

installing the ‘T’ piece, applying appropriate securing method

install the stuffing box, applying appropriate securing method

monitoring the water and gas control equipment and ensure its correct operation including;

leaks limited to specification

water flowing from the ‘T’ piece

water flowing to the fines tank

valves are serviceable

free movement of drill rods

rectifying water and gas control equipment operational problems including;

adjusting equipment

tightening fasteners, and

replacing non serviceable items

testing the isolation of the water and gas control equipment

---

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing and operating water and gas control equipment through:

work, health and safety

environmental issues

operating drill rig

housekeeping

typical geology types

principles of underground in-seam directional drilling operations

possible variations in water and gas control equipment required in possible situations

relevant regulations and codes

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

---