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RIIOGD204A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform rig floor operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD204A - Perform rig floor operations
Description This unit covers the performance of rig floor operations in the drilling industry. It includes: planning and preparing for rig floor operations, selecting handling equipment, handling tubulars and equipment, preparing and running drill string, preparing, running and cementing casing, preparing, running and cementing casing, running cement stinger assembly (non standard), assisting in preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP), examining and servicing drill floor equipment, and maintaining a high standard of rig husbandry Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role at worksites within:Drilling
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare equipment
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
  • Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
  • Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements
  • 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
       
Element: 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 taken within functional responsibility
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Prepare and run drill
  • Obtain and wear personal protective equipment, appropriate to task
  • 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 manual slips correctly
  • Operate make-up and break-out manual 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, applying correct use of chain tongs, safety clamps, rig tongs, slips and elevators
       
Element: Prepare, run and cement casing
  • Prepare casing in accordance with rig operating procedures
  • Prepare shoe joints in accordance with company and manufacturer's requirements
  • Prepare well heads/casing hangers
  • Prepare running tools and cementing equipment
  • Check lifting appliances, identify and report faults
  • Check and prepare handling equipment
  • Prepare casing centralisers correctly
  • Prepare and install guide frames as required
  • Prepare appropriate well control equipment and mitigation control equipment in accordance with site requirements
  • Run casing in correct sequence
  • Fill casing safely
  • Connect appropriate cement line as per company procedure
  • Carry out cementing room duties while mixing
  • Assist as directed in preparing, running and cementing of cementing casings
       
Element: Run cement stinger assembly (non-standard)
  • Land casing at appropriate joint
  • Assemble appropriate equipment to run cement stinger
  • Run drill pipe stringer inside casing as per rig specific operating procedure
       
Element: Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, riser and diverter package
  • Prepare running BOP equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures
  • Position BOP over the wellhead using the appropriate system
  • Assemble and check riser running equipment
  • Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps
  • Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment
  • Assemble and check riser angle beacon and hole positioning equipment
       
Element: 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, rotary table, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists and identify, report and rectify faults as appropriate
       
Element: Maintain a high standard of rig husbandry
  • 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 performing rig floor operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of rig floor operations

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

consistent timely completion of rig floor operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete rig floor operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 perform rig floor operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for performing rig floor operations

prepare and run the temporary guide base:

correctly babbitt the wire line sockets

install the correct shear pins in the wire line sockets and their anchor pins correctly

paint and mark the guidelines, the temporary guide base running tool assembly and the temporary guide base guide cone correctly

check the temporary guide base running string to ensure that the guide base does not rotate

install and run the drill pipe guide frame above the temporary guide base on the running string

prepare and run drill string:

measure and record pipe, sub and tools correctly

check the rig tongs and slips

check and use a safety clamp

service after use hole openers and large size non-sealed bearing bits

assist as directed in preparing, running and cementing of casing:

check the slips, 350 ton elevator slips, elevator and tongs, including power tongs

assemble the casing centralisers correctly

make up the casing hanger and float or baffle collar correctly

make up the cement head sub

fill the casing safely and with the required frequency

thoroughly clean one mud pit and pre-mix any required mud materials

carry out the duties required in the cement room whilst mixing ie. manipulate the cement bulk pod, assist with any required additives, weigh the cement slurry

drop the trip dart or, if used, insert the second cement plug

switch from cementing unit displacement, e.g. which valves to manipulate when ordered

prepare and operate pipe handling equipment:

check and overhaul the rig tongs and slips

check the catheads and chains and operated pipe spinner correctly

assist in making a conventional drilling connection using correct procedures

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

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

know the safe practices to be observed when Well Loggers are handling explosives or radioactive materials

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 perform rig floor operations:

rig safety and emergency procedures

company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices

equipment safe operating procedures

equipment condition and reporting mechanisms

function of the triangular mark stamped just above the casing

what steps are taken if the well kicks whilst running casing

lubrication techniques

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

man management/rig management

conversion between metric and imperial

range of numerical calculations and measurements including:

length

quantities

volumes

conversion rates

well control

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:

Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations

Duty of care

Petroleum Act and regulations

PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (where relevant)

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

relevant permits

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

re-tour safety meetings

work inspection

task specific - Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

permit to work prepared if necessary

safety briefing/induction

weekly safety meetings

toolbox

permit to work

communication through a range of channels including:

2-way radio

intercom

hand signals

oral instruction

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

reviewing data including:

job instructions

company/manufacturer's safe operating procedures

national standards and code of practice for manual handling

lubrication schedules

labels on hazardous materials

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

training materials

safe use of equipment including:

safety harness

inertia reels

belts

use of personal protective equipment including:

safety helmet

safety footwear

safety glasses

gloves

riding belt

safety belt

life vest

recognising position of utilities including:

air

fuel

power

cranage

lighting

different working practices including

individual operation

team operation

use of personal protective equipment

consideration of toxic substances (e.g. H2S)

continuous communication maintained

reacting to on-site emergencies

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in a range of weather conditions including:

day/night

dry/wet

hot/cold

storms/lightning (dust storms/wind)

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Remedial action taken to deal with errors, omissions and shortages may include:

report

record

rectify

replace

repair

adjust

Record of information may include:

tubulars and equipment

faults and defects

downhole tools and pipe measurements

quantities of lubricants used

Equipment may include:

bopis

bushings

casing running tools

casing stabbing basket/platform

catheads

cementing hose

consumables - dope/rope

diverter

down hole

drill pipe

elevators - manual/automatic

handling

hoisting/lifting equipment

job specific tools

pipe racking

riser

running tools

slips - manual/power

stinger running equipment

temporary guide bases (TGB/PGB)

tongs - manual/power

well control equipment

wellheads

winches

winches

Tubulars may include:

drill pipe

drill collars

casing - 20", 133/8", 93/8", 7" and 5½"

tubing

riser

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 
Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements 
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 
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 taken within functional responsibility 
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 
Obtain and wear personal protective equipment, appropriate to task 
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 manual slips correctly 
Operate make-up and break-out manual 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, applying correct use of chain tongs, safety clamps, rig tongs, slips and elevators 
Prepare casing in accordance with rig operating procedures 
Prepare shoe joints in accordance with company and manufacturer's requirements 
Prepare well heads/casing hangers 
Prepare running tools and cementing equipment 
Check lifting appliances, identify and report faults 
Check and prepare handling equipment 
Prepare casing centralisers correctly 
Prepare and install guide frames as required 
Prepare appropriate well control equipment and mitigation control equipment in accordance with site requirements 
Run casing in correct sequence 
Fill casing safely 
Connect appropriate cement line as per company procedure 
Carry out cementing room duties while mixing 
Assist as directed in preparing, running and cementing of cementing casings 
Land casing at appropriate joint 
Assemble appropriate equipment to run cement stinger 
Run drill pipe stringer inside casing as per rig specific operating procedure 
Prepare running BOP equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures 
Position BOP over the wellhead using the appropriate system 
Assemble and check riser running equipment 
Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps 
Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment 
Assemble and check riser angle beacon and hole positioning 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, rotary table, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists and identify, report and rectify faults as appropriate 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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