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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for nippling-up and pressure testing
  2. Pressure testing during intermediate and/or main holes

Required Skills

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 participate in nipplingup and pressure testing

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for nipplingup and pressure testing

manage and monitor rippling up and pressure testing within a team environment

delegate

administer good communication skills

problem solve

plan for all circumstances

use hand tools correctly

perform a range of numerical calculations including

volume

quantities

mass

weight

length

pressure

using calculator if required

using estimating skills eg mental arithmetic visualisation of size and quantity

basic geometry eg interpreting depth direction angles

use of metric and imperial and conversion between the two

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 participate in nipplingup and pressure testing

high pressure lines requiring pressure testing

understanding of test equipment

testing procedures

operations of a hydraulic torque wrench

rig maintenance procedures

Evidence Required

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 nipplingup and pressure testing

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of nipplingup and pressure testing

working with others to plan prepare and conduct nipplingup and pressure testing

evidence of the consistent successful participation in nipplingup and pressure testing

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 nipplingup and pressure testing

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in participation in nipplingup and pressure testing

Guidance information for assessment

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


Range Statement

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

Duty of Care

environmental guidelines

operator's instructions

specifications

drilling program

occupational health and safety documents

materials safety data sheets(MSDS)

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

relevant safety alerts

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal 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:

communication through:

pre-job

pre-tour

safety meeting

handover with oncoming driller

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

internet and intranet

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Equipment may include:

gaskets

hand tools

wrenches

cleaning materials

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in different conditions including:

night time operations

day time operations

hot climates

cold climates

wet weather conditions

high wind

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Record may include:

results of pressure testing

other test results as required

hazard observation reports