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 manage and monitor rigup and rigup to spud operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for managing and maintaining rigup and rigup to spud operations

operate rig components

oversee forklift operations

use satellite or ground communication

issue permits and work orders

organise work teams into efficient working units

dog a crane and secure rigging

troubleshoot breakdowns

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 manage and monitor rigup and rigup to spud operations

rig up procedures

rigging and dogging practices

auxiliary equipment functions and service requirements

specific auxiliary rig up sequence

safety and environmental issues

communication equipment

emergency procedures

preventative maintenance

workplace relations and award conditions

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 managing and monitoring rigup and rigup to spud operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of management and monitoring of rigup and rigup to spud operations

working with others to plan prepare manage and monitor rigup and rigup to spud operations

evidence of the consistent successful management and monitoring of rigup and rigup to spud operations

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 management and monitoring of rigup and rigup to spud operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the management and monitoring of rigup and rigup to spud 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:

Hazards may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Communicate may include by:

Equipment may include: