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Elements and Performance Criteria

Plan and prepare for nippling-up and pressure testing
Pressure testing during intermediate and/or main holes
Conduct housekeeping activities
- Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
- Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

participate in nippling-up and pressure testing on at least two occasions, including:

checking and adjusting casing bowl and position level

performing blow out prevention (BOP) test according to operator written instructions

performing a range of numerical calculations, including:

using calculator if required

using estimating skills (including mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity)

basic geometry (including interpreting depth, direction, angles)

use of metric and imperial and conversion between the two.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for participation in nippling-up and pressure testing, including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

checking and adjusting casing bowl and position

monitoring and maintaining stack

work with others to plan, prepare and conduct nippling-up and pressure testing to meet required outcomes, including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required for participating in nippling-up and pressure test

key policies, procedures and established requirements for participating in nippling-up and pressure test, including those for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

setting up work activity

site isolation, signage and erecting barriers

work health and safety

selecting all tools and equipment to carry out tasks and checking for faults

carrying out work to specifications

communication techniques relevant to work activities

blow out prevention (BOP) testing

rig maintenance

deviation limits

numerical calculations, including:

estimating skills (including mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity)

basic geometry (including interpreting depth, direction, angles)

use of metric and imperial and conversion between the two.