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 conduct and maintain derrick operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting and maintaining derrick operations

interpret and apply occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

accept constructive criticism

apply numeracy skills to calculate

fractions decimals percentages

volume

quantities

weight

length

densityspecific gravity

temperature

ph

basic geometry eg interpreting depth direction and azimuth and dip of hole

developed written and verbal communications skills including use of

way radio

intercom

telephone

written instruction

oral instruction

hand signals

telephone

public address system

prepare and complete understandable reports

communicate tactfully with mud engineer and operators representative and inform driller of problems if they arise

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 conduct and maintain derrick operations

recognise and report equipment malfunction or failure

supervise and train subordinates to provided standards

work as directed by driller timely and efficiently

conduct routine maintenance of derrick

prepare for drilling operations

prepare for the tripping of tubulars

assist in running and cementing of casing

assist driller in handling and nipple up of bop stack

act as assistant to driller on drill floor

keep circulation system clean and operating well

look after equipment and dispose of waste properly

follow instructions conscientiously

be aware of position of crew members on floor during handling of drillstem

safe operating procedures when operating equipment

conversion between metric and imperial

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

nonroutine drilling operations

man managementrig management

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 conducting and maintaining derrick operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of derrick operations and maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct and maintenance of derrick operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of derrick operations and maintenance 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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct and maintenance of derrick operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

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

Difficulties may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Utilities may include:

Remedial action may include:

Tubulars may include

Equipment may include:

Inspect may include:

Lubricate may include: