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 maintenance of standard procedures and safe working practices

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient maintenance of standard procedures and safe working practices

working with others to ensure that standard procedures and safe working practices are applied

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying standard procedures and safe working practices

evidence of the consistent successful maintenance of standard procedures and safe working practices

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.

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.

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

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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to ensure standard procedures and safe working practices are applied

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying standard procedures and safe working practices

Guidance information for assessment

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

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 maintain standard procedures and safe working practices:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

conduct rig inspections in accordance with statutory/company regulations

allocate job responsibilities

manage teams

negotiate and resolve conflict

apply policies and procedures

communicate effectively to crews/teams

maintain compliance

maintain operating records

solve problems

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 maintain standard procedures and safe working practices:

government regulations

company policies and procedures

client policies and procedures

occupational health and safety compliance

rig safety procedures and reporting

conflict resolution

negotiation skills

problem solving techniques

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.

Relevantcompliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation 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

Records to be maintained include:

reports to rig manager

short notes

maintenance sheets

safety checks

inventories

spare parts order lists

employee evaluation forms

Communication occurs between:

crew

operations representative

rig manager/superintendent

previous tour driller

Communication channels include:

two-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

intranet or internet based

Regulations may include:

Petroleum Acts relating to submerged lands

AETC (PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (offshore)

occupational health and safety

environmental