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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to assist with air operation
   • Obtain, read and confirm work instructions for the allocated task
   • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
   • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
   • Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
   • Load, unload, move, handle, use to assemble air and auxiliary equipment
   • Select and use/wear personal protective equipment and protective clothing
2. Support and assist assembly of components for air operations
   • Check and install valves and Ts to manifolds according to task instructions
   • Clean rotating/stripper/circulating head and confirm required sized ring gasket and nipple up
   • Check required sized rubber for drill string being used is available for use
   • Confirm and assemble well head line up for specified operation, including identifying how valve and mud cross are used differently to normal operations
   • Conduct engine checks on air pack
   • Conduct minor servicing on air pack including fluid level top ups greasing in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
   • Make up hammer union/flange connections
   • Space out stands at correct intervals and adjust heights ensuing a gradual decline towards the pit
   • Check stability of foundations for both stands and anchor blocks
   • Secure anchor blocks to blooie line
   • Connect all auxiliary lines to the blooie line, including bleed off line, jet lines, sample catcher, igniter
   • Obtain samples as required
   • Clean and service sampling equipment as required
   • Clear blockages in sample and delivery system as required according to safety requirements
   • Note and report possible changes to sample quality due to blockages
3. Assist mixing of fluids for air/foam equipment operations
   • Check labels and read and interpret Safety Data Sheet
   • Assist mix the fluid as required
   • Store fluid components and additives safely and according to requirements

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:

prepare equipment for well servicing air operations on at least two occasions, including:

installing restraining devices to pressure and delivery hoses

assisting in assembling the component for air operations

starting up, fuelling and maintaining the air pack

rigging up and securing the blooie line

identifying and assisting in the mixing of drilling fluids

identifying and using required lubricants

disassembling, inspecting and identifying drill bit and subs.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation required for preparing equipment for well servicing air operations

work effectively with others to undertake and complete preparation of equipment for well servicing air operations that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating with others to meet coordination requirements throughout work activities

apply housekeeping principles

apply required techniques for handling samples.

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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 policies, procedures and requirements for preparing equipment for well servicing air operations, including those for:

clearing blockages in air or rotary holes

clearing blocked sample and delivery hoses

monitoring sample quality to restrict contamination

complying with safety data sheets (SDS)

drilling operations

basic operation of compressors and the need for cleanliness when carrying out compressor maintenance

the critical need to match threads with threads on tubular components

the importance of correct measurement of bits and other related components

requirements of restraining devices on all high pressure and delivery hoses

potential hazards relating to the operation of rod handling devices

reasons for identification and care of samples

well servicing team roles and objectives.

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