Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or supervisory role at worksites within:
Drilling
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare to manage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud 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 |
2. Commence operations | 2.1. Assess rig up and rig up to spud program and communicate details 2.2. Identify number and expertise of personnel required and obtained 2.3. Assign crews tasks and supervise performance 2.4. Assess safety requirements and communicate to all parties 2.5. Undertake equipment checks and rectify/report faults in accordance with legislative/company requirements 2.6. Establish rig/lease drainage and effluent disposal 2.7. Supervise spotting and rig assembly and rectify performance issues 2.8. Arrange and supervise engine power start-up |
3. Prepare to spud | 3.1. Supervise installation of rathole, mousehole and conductor pipe, if required 3.2. Reinforce mud preparation and environmental requirements with crew members 3.3. Confirm circulation and rig up are with crew 3.4. Undertake pre-spud safety inspection and confirm with crew to ensure compliance with regulatory/company requirements |
4. Conduct pipe installation/mix mud | 4.1. Complete tour sheet incorporating depth of auguring, monitor drilling/auguring processes and identify/report problems 4.2. Assess availability of correct casing and casing tools and rectify for anomalies 4.3. Establish flowline and conductor pipe requirements and put in place 4.4. Check and approve integrity of cement for application, to guard against washout 4.5. Supervise nippling up flowline and operations 4.6. Establish and monitor circulation and spud in 4.7. Check mud mixing procedures and properties against drilling program and confirm with crew 4.8. Record operating outcomes and report to appropriate officers |
Required Skills
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 and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for managing and maintaining rig-up and rig-up to spud operations operate rig components oversee forklift operations use satellite or ground communication issue permits and work orders organise work teams into efficient working units dog a crane and secure rigging troubleshoot breakdowns |
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 and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations: rig up procedures rigging and dogging practices auxiliary equipment functions and service requirements specific auxiliary rig up sequence safety and environmental issues communication equipment emergency procedures preventative maintenance workplace relations and award conditions |
Evidence Required
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 and monitoring rig-up and rig-up to spud operations implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of management and monitoring of rig-up and rig-up to spud operations working with others to plan, prepare manage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations evidence of the consistent successful management and monitoring of rig-up and rig-up to spud 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 and monitoring of rig-up and rig-up to spud operations provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the management and monitoring of rig-up and rig-up to spud operations |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 occupational health and safety (OHS) environmental protection permit to work Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA) duty of care |
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include: | pre-start safety meetings prior to commencement of each work day delegation of work responsibilities to various teams priority given to tasks if necessary emergency services contacted to inform of new location and approximate period of occupancy drilling program safety procedures environmental considerations completion sequence well head preparation preparation and inspection of loading slings and chains material availability if maintenance, servicing or repair is to occur smoking restrictions safety briefing/induction Job Safety Analysis (JSA) pre-tour safety meeting weekly safety meetings nature and scope of tasks 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 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 |
Communicate may include by: | 2-way radio hand signals telephone public address system written work instructions internet/intranet |
Equipment may include: | cranes front-end loaders using bucket or forks winch trucks prime movers with trailers and dog trailers carrier mounted rigs and service units |
Sectors
Drilling (Oil and Gas)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.