Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to perform well servicing rig floor operations in drilling.
This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant’s role.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare equipment | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions 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 Confirm availability of required quantities and type of consumables 1.6 Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility 1.7 Select and use/wear protective clothing and equipment |
2. Select handling equipment | 2.1 Identify and select equipment appropriate for the work to be performed and conforming to operational requirements 2.2 Confirm equipment is functional and fit for the purpose and the environment in which it will be used 2.3 Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility |
3. Handle tubulars and equipment | 3.1 Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements 3.2 Make and break connections safely 3.3 Identify faults and defects accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility 3.4 Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques 3.5 Record data accurately at appropriate times and frequencies |
4. Prepare and run drill pipe/tubing | 4.1 Measure and record all down hole tools and pipe to assist driller 4.2 Convey pipe and tools to drill floor with protectors fitted and in accordance with company safety operating procedures 4.3 Check tongs and slip dies for cleanliness and sharpness and secure long lines 4.4 Inspect, service and operate slips correctly 4.5 Operate make-up and break-out tongs correctly 4.6 Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with operating procedures 4.7 Apply correct manual handling techniques 4.8 Conduct thread cleaning, inspection and lubrication safely 4.9 Make up and run drill string/tubing string, |
5. Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention stack, riser and diverter package | 5.1 Prepare running blow out prevention equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures 5.2 Position blow out prevention over the wellhead using the appropriate system 5.3 Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps 5.4 Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment |
6. Examine and service drill floor equipment | 6.1 Read, interpret and apply lubrication schedules 6.2 Carry out lubrication in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements 6.3 Identify and use correct types and quantities of lubricants for applications 6.4 Check drawworks, top drive, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists 6.5 Identify, report and rectify faults where capable |
7. Maintain a high standard of rig housekeeping | 7.1 Maintain drill floor and equipment to company standard 7.2 Keep tools and portable equipment clean, well maintained and correctly stowed 7.3 Seal and stow flammable substances according to manufacturer’s and statutory requirements 7.4 Keep covers and gratings in place, except when in use 7.5 Maintain tongs, slips and dies in a clean and sharp condition 7.6 Maintain non-skid surfaces clean and free from oil and grease |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete well servicing rig floor operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements throughout work activities
demonstrates completion of well servicing rig floor operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
correctly babbitting the wire line sockets where applicable for equipment in use
assisting in the preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, riser and diverter package
prepares and runs the drill string:
well servicing rig floor operation
prepares and operates pipe handling equipment including:
checking and overhauling the rig tongs and slips
checking the chains and operating pipe spinner correctly
assisting in making a conventional drilling connection using correct procedures
applying the additional safety regulations in force whilst flow testing a well
assisting in rigging up the electro-logging sheave cable, and know the patterns and positions of its hanging points
working effectively with others to undertake and complete well servicing rig floor operations that meets all of the required outcomes
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when performing well servicing rig floor operations:
organisation and site requirements and procedures
rig safety and emergency procedures
safe practices when Well Loggers are handling explosives or radioactive materials company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices
the characteristics of stored energy
equipment safe operating procedures
equipment condition and reporting mechanisms
the function of the triangular mark stamped just above the casing
the steps taken if the well kicks whilst running casing
various lubrication techniques
rig maintenance
thread types
torque values for differing thread types milling operations
conversion between metric and imperial
a range of numerical calculations and measurements including:
length
quantities
volumes
conversion rates
well control
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; and industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an industry subject matter expert. The industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or industry sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors, assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and, where no industry standard is specified, should comply with any relevant regulation. | |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.