ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for managing rig operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task

1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards

1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

1.5. Obtain copy of well program for next well from company representative or office prior to moving on to lease

1.6. Read and interpret well program and check all necessary contractor-supplied equipment availability and rectify anomalies

1.7. Check for casing discrepancies or obvious mistakes and take corrective action

1.8. Liaise with company representative if changes are required to program

1.9. Inform office of all required or possible changes to program

2. Establish lease

2.1. Obtain lease details and locate and inspect lease

2.2. Inform construction company of lease details including all infrastructure arrangements

2.3. Make contact with owners and statutory bodies to ensure compliance with regulations

2.4. Establish, check and communicate directions to lease

2.5. Establish right-of-way to lease, identify, rectify potential problems and communicate to appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators

2.6. Establish camp location, check infrastructure/safety arrangements and rectify, if required

2.7. Check supply sources and expendables and make adjustments, if required

2.8. Establish medical aid and medivac procedures and communicate to personnel and appropriate authorities

2.9. Organise camp supplies prior to camp set-up and make necessary arrangements for transporting of requisites, if required

2.10. Put in place rubbish/waste disposal arrangements

3. Communicate and report outcomes

3.1. Confirm lease establishment information with appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators and submit reports

3.2. Review, update and implement contract information for pre-well preparation

3.3. Report new lease data to appropriate officers using correct reporting strategies

3.4. Review and amended shutdown procedures and if required communicated to relevant parties

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 manage rig operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for managing rig operations

carry out and manage rig operations

communicate in written and verbal forms at all operating levels

plan and organise

work with others

solve logistic problems

establish and report new lease arrangements

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 manage rig operations:

rig loading

spotting loads

rig up procedures

safety procedures

human management skills

lease preparation

logistics

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 managing rig operations

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

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the management of rig operations

evidence of the consistent successful management of rig operations

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 the management of rig operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in managing rig operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

road permits

environmental plans

heritage concerns

operator environment plan

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

duty of care

contracts

State/Territory Petroleum Acts

site specific manuals

quality assurance manual

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

well program

stacking procedure

start-up procedure

outstanding orders

occupational health and safety/environmental plan

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working with trucks, cranes, winch trucks and forklift

H2S and other toxic substances

working in different conditions including:

night time operations

day time operations

hot climates

cold climates

wet weather conditions

high wind

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Equipment may include:

rig and camp

trucks

vehicles

cranes/forklift/winch trucks

backhoe/digger

Communicate may refer to using:

hand signals

telephone

public address system

computer

fax

face to face

written documentation

2-way radio and radio network

satellite phones

internet and intranet

May be with:

crew

management

construction company

operator's representative

company representative

suppliers

ambulance service

doctors/medicos

Reports or records may include:

daily drilling report

equipment damage/failure report

material requisition form

plant movement advice

materials and services received (report)

gas bottle returns

third party hire and monthly stock lists

change over notes

employee time sheets

meal and bed sheet

fire extinguisher checklist

monthly tubular summary