This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Drilling
This unit covers the conduct of cable tool drilling in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for cable tool drilling, operating cable tool drills, operating drill fluid systems, maintaining equipment, recovering formation samples, and responding to problems. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
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 conducting cable tool drilling
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of cable tool drilling
working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of cable tool drilling that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of cable tool drilling 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.
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 conduct of cable tool drilling
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 Tasks
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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 conduct cable tool drilling:
apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting cable tool drilling
welding
oxy-acetylene use
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 conduct cable tool drilling:
welding to dress bits, casing shoes
remetalling rope sockets
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, 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
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
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
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Tool/casing types andthread forms may include:
AWW casing
slimline casing
API tool threads
goldfields tool threads
Southern Cross tool threads
Appropriate bits, shoes, clamps, casing, tools and lifting devices may include:
spudding bits
undercutting bits
star bits
chisel bits
jars
drive clamps
casing lift/drive caps
Handling equipment may include:
tool spanners
tool wrenches
slings
chain tongs
casing clamps
casing jacks
Hazards associated with the use of wire rope may include:
snags in wire rope
incorrect spooling of wire
wireline 'throws a loop'
Tools to maintain hole straightness may include:
drill stem stabilisers
torpedo bits
Tools to undertake fishing operations may include:
friction sockets
overshots
lead impression tools
wall hooks
casing spears
rope spears
rope cutter
latch jacks
fishing jars
Drilling fluids and additives may include:
water
API bentonite
native clays
various polymers
barite (barium sulfate)
dispersants
loss circulation products
Personal protective equipment may include:
welding mask/goggles
welding gloves
ear protection
eye protection
safety boots
hard hat
sunscreen
Tool string components may include:
swivel socket and mandrel
cable tool joints
cutting edges on bits
drilling jars
bailers
Sampling tools/methods may include:
sampling by bailer
sand barrel
clay barrel
chop pump
earth socket
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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
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
Raise alarm/report as required according to site procedures
Identify and use different tool/casing types, thread forms and thread make up parameters
Select appropriate bits, shoes, clamps, casing, tools and lifting devices for the expected formations
Use tool handling equipment such as spanners and chain tongs safely
Assemble tool strings according to organisation or manufacturer's procedures
Maintain correct tension on the drill line and correct stroke rate during drilling operations
Bail hole of cuttings as required to maintain satisfactory penetration rates
Control hazards associated with the use of wire rope for drilling and bailing
Measure drill string components and calculate depth of hole
Select drilling tools to maintain hole straightness
Drive and jack casing as required
Select appropriate tools to undertake fishing operations
Identify hole conditions requiring the use of drilling fluids/chemicals
Select, prepare, apply, test and monitor suitable fluids and additives
Adjust fluid level in the hole to maintain hole stability and optimise penetration rates
Dispose of drill fluids in an environmentally safe manner
Sharpen bits or remetal rope swivels in accordance with personal protective equipment and safety requirements
Clean and lubricate rope swivels to ensure correct operation
Check slings, drill lines and bailing lines for wear and replace as necessary using appropriate wire rope and spooling
Grease derrick sheaves regularly
Examine critical rig components such as sheaves and shackles regularly for wear or cracks
Maintain tool string components
Adjust clutch play, drive belt and jockey pulley tension as required
Perform routine maintenance to rig engine
Select appropriate sampling tools/methods depending on the type of formations being drilled
Obtain formation water samples as required
Identify possible problems in equipment or processes
Determine problems needing action
Determine possible fault causes
Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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