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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare equipment
   • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions
   • Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
   • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
   • Confirm availability of required quantities and type of consumables
   • Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
   • Select and use/wear protective clothing and equipment
2. Select handling equipment
   • Identify and select equipment appropriate for the work to be performed and conforming to operational requirements
   • Confirm equipment is functional and fit for the purpose and the environment in which it will be used
   • Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
3. Handle tubulars and equipment
   • Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements
   • Make and break connections safely
   • Identify faults and defects accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
   • Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques
   • Record data accurately at appropriate times and frequencies
4. Prepare and run drill pipe/tubing
   • Measure and record all down hole tools and pipe to assist driller
   • Convey pipe and tools to drill floor with protectors fitted and in accordance with company safety operating procedures
   • Check tongs and slip dies for cleanliness and sharpness and secure long lines
   • Inspect, service and operate slips correctly
   • Operate make-up and break-out tongs correctly
   • Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with operating procedures
   • Apply correct manual handling techniques
   • Conduct thread cleaning, inspection and lubrication safely
   • Make up and run drill string/tubing string,
5. Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention stack, riser and diverter package
   • Prepare running blow out prevention equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures
   • Position blow out prevention over the wellhead using the appropriate system
   • Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps
   • Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment
6. Examine and service drill floor equipment
   • Read, interpret and apply lubrication schedules
   • Carry out lubrication in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements
   • Identify and use correct types and quantities of lubricants for applications
   • Check drawworks, top drive, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists
   • Identify, report and rectify faults where capable
7. Maintain a high standard of rig housekeeping
   • Maintain drill floor and equipment to company standard
   • Keep tools and portable equipment clean, well maintained and correctly stowed
   • Seal and stow flammable substances according to manufacturer’s and statutory requirements
   • Keep covers and gratings in place, except when in use
   • Maintain tongs, slips and dies in a clean and sharp condition
   • Maintain non-skid surfaces clean and free from oil and grease
8. Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention stack, riser and diverter package
   • Prepare running blow out prevention equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures
   • Position blow out prevention over the wellhead using the appropriate system
   • Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps
   • Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete well servicing rig floor operations 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 throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of well servicing rig floor operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

correctly babbitting the wire line sockets where applicable for equipment in use

assisting in the preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, riser and diverter package

prepares and runs the drill string:

well servicing rig floor operation

prepares and operates pipe handling equipment including:

checking and overhauling the rig tongs and slips

checking the chains and operating pipe spinner correctly

assisting in making a conventional drilling connection using correct procedures

applying the additional safety regulations in force whilst flow testing a well

assisting in rigging up the electro-logging sheave cable, and know the patterns and positions of its hanging points

working effectively with others to undertake and complete well servicing rig floor operations that meets all of the required outcomes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when performing well servicing rig floor operations:

organisation and site requirements and procedures

rig safety and emergency procedures

safe practices when Well Loggers are handling explosives or radioactive materials company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices

the characteristics of stored energy

equipment safe operating procedures

equipment condition and reporting mechanisms

the function of the triangular mark stamped just above the casing

the steps taken if the well kicks whilst running casing

various lubrication techniques

rig maintenance

thread types

torque values for differing thread types milling operations

conversion between metric and imperial

a range of numerical calculations and measurements including:

length

quantities

volumes

conversion rates

well control

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