Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIOGD304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply effective coal seam gas control practices

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RIIOGD304A - Apply effective coal seam gas control practices
Description This unit covers the application of effective coal seam gas control practices in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for operations, applying coal seam gas control strategies, coordinating coal seam gas control crew activities, operating and monitoring coal seam gas control equipment and processes, and applying coal seam gas kill procedures.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles in coal-seam methane gas drilling operations, at worksites within:Coal minesDrilling
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 for operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
  • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
       
Element: Apply coal seam gas control strategies
  • Apply approved methods to control identified hazards associated with coal seam gas control under varying working conditions
  • Recognise and respond to early warning signs of kicks and coal seam gas going under-balanced while drilling
  • Recognise kick indicators and apply kick detection methods and responses during coal seam gas control operations
  • Operate equipment to minimise swabbing and surging
  • Apply tripping methods in accordance with operating requirements
  • Apply relevant components of industry requirements and government regulations related to coal seam gas control and influx prevention during operations
  • Prepare records and reports according to requirements
       
Element: Coordinate coal seam gas control crew activities
  • Inform assistants of their roles and responsibilities in a coal seam gas control situation and monitor their application
  • Communicate operational activities and information to other crew during coal seam gas control operations
  • Conduct coal seam gas control drills and exercises to ensure crew readiness for emergency situations
       
Element: Operate and monitor coal seam gas control equipment and processes
  • Verify availability and set up of coal seam gas control equipment
  • Inspect coal seam gas control equipment for safety and fitness-for-purpose and rectify and/or report faults and malfunctions
  • Install, test and operate coal seam gas control equipment to manufacturer's and operational requirements
  • Monitor, read and interpret measuring and testing equipment and devices to ensure planned, safe, effective coal seam gas control
  • Assist in installation, maintenance and replacement of equipment
       
Element: Apply coal seam gas kill procedures
  • Confirm coal seam gas control procedures and activities with crew members
  • Apply operational instructions
  • Apply coal seam gas control working practices
  • Apply coal seam gas kill methods according to requirements
  • Carry out emergency shutdown procedures
  • Communicate incident information to other crew members
       


Evidence Required

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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 the application of effective coal seam gas control practices

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of effective coal seam gas control practices

working with others to undertake and complete effective coal seam gas control practices that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely application of effective coal seam gas control practices 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.

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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete effective coal seam gas control practices

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

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to apply effective coal seam gas control practices:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

work in a team

take measurements

make calculations and estimations relevant to activities

interpret gauges

apply kick warning signs and indicators detection procedures

interpret work instructions and procedures

supervise drill assistant

conduct and evaluate drills and exercises

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply effective coal seam gas control practices:

the principles and practices of coal seam gas control

coal seam gas control procedures and their application

risks and their controls related to coal seam gas control

kill principles and methods

effects of hydrostatic pressure when drilling through gas bearing formations

sources of ignition and their dangers and controls

function, installation, operation, maintenance and use of coal seam gas control and auxiliary equipment

causes, effects and response to equipment failures

drilling parameters and their interpretation

purpose, operation and interpretation of measuring and testing devices

kick detection warnings and indications and the responses to them

purpose, type and conduct of coal seam gas control emergency drills and exercises

causes and effects of swabbing and surging

pressure concepts and effects

communication methods and protocols during coal seam gas control operations

influx parameters

tripping requirements and techniques

emergency shutdown methods

type, format and implementation of coal seam gas control documents

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

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

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

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achievement targets

operational conditions

obtaining of permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Coordination requirements may include:

drill team

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

worksite personnel

Hazards may include:

blow out gas to surface

ignition of gas

toxic gases

pressurised coal seam gas system

Working conditions may include:

night time operations

day time operations

hot climates

cold climates

snow

wet weather conditions

high wind

Early warning signs may be:

rate of penetration trends

trends shown in torque/drag

Kick indicators may include:

flow from coal seam gas (pump off)

increase in flow from coal seam gas (pumps on)

pit volume gain

Swabbing and surging may be affected by:

coal seam gas and pipe geometry

coal seam gas depth

fluid characteristics

coal seam gas conditions and formation properties

tool pulling and running speeds

BHA configuration

Records and reports may include:

specifications

operator's instructions

drilling program

technical information

daily pre-tour checklist

daily pre-drilling checklist

AP RP 53

tour sheet

tour reports and drilling logs

kill sheet

incident report form

drilling line record sheet

shut-in procedures

equipment damage report

Communications may include:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

Drills and exercises may include:

pit drill

trip drill

abandonment drill

evacuation

Coal seam gas control equipment may include:

mud system

diverters

auxiliary equipment

pressure measuring devices

gas detection equipment and devices

diverters

Monitoring, reading and interpreting may apply to:

drilling fluid gain or loss

drilling parameters

pressure gauges

mud balance values

pump stroke counters

gas readings

amount of fluid added to coal seam gas

kick warnings and indicators

circulation rate

Coal seam gas control procedures and activities may include:

time of coal seam gas shut-in

initial shut-in pressures

stage of kill

type of kill procedure employed

status of coal seam gas control equipment

flow path for coal seam gas control method

agreed procedures

Operational instructions may include:

type of kill procedure to use

type of shut-in procedure to use

action to be taken in the event of approaching MAASP

monitoring pit levels

Working practices may include:

confirmation of shut-in

monitoring of shut-in pressures

monitoring of accumulator pressures

correct SPM to be maintained during kill

monitoring pump efficiency

individual operation

team operation

use of personal protective equipment

consideration of H2S and other toxic substances

consideration of flammables and ignition sources

maintaining continuous communication

reacting to on-site emergencies

Coal seam gas kill methods may include:

bringing pump up to kill speed

maintaining constant bottom coal seam gas pressure

shutting down the kill operation while maintaining a constant bottom coal seam gas pressure

controlling the influx using the Driller's Method

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 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 
Apply approved methods to control identified hazards associated with coal seam gas control under varying working conditions 
Recognise and respond to early warning signs of kicks and coal seam gas going under-balanced while drilling 
Recognise kick indicators and apply kick detection methods and responses during coal seam gas control operations 
Operate equipment to minimise swabbing and surging 
Apply tripping methods in accordance with operating requirements 
Apply relevant components of industry requirements and government regulations related to coal seam gas control and influx prevention during operations 
Prepare records and reports according to requirements 
Inform assistants of their roles and responsibilities in a coal seam gas control situation and monitor their application 
Communicate operational activities and information to other crew during coal seam gas control operations 
Conduct coal seam gas control drills and exercises to ensure crew readiness for emergency situations 
Verify availability and set up of coal seam gas control equipment 
Inspect coal seam gas control equipment for safety and fitness-for-purpose and rectify and/or report faults and malfunctions 
Install, test and operate coal seam gas control equipment to manufacturer's and operational requirements 
Monitor, read and interpret measuring and testing equipment and devices to ensure planned, safe, effective coal seam gas control 
Assist in installation, maintenance and replacement of equipment 
Confirm coal seam gas control procedures and activities with crew members 
Apply operational instructions 
Apply coal seam gas control working practices 
Apply coal seam gas kill methods according to requirements 
Carry out emergency shutdown procedures 
Communicate incident information to other crew members 

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