List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1. Plan and prepare for managing drilling operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation for managing drilling operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities |
2. Implement drill management strategies | 2.1 Obtain and check copies of contract and well program, design implementation strategies and communicate to relevant personnel 2.2 Prepare daily drilling written reports and tour sheets 2.3 Undertake inspections of operating site and camp, record and report 2.4 Establish communication strategies and confirm with operator’s representative 2.5 Review, interpret and confirm company requirements 2.6 Implement and communicate reporting procedures 2.7 Establish and communicate rig maintenance arrangements |
3. Manage work health and safety obligations | 3.1 Implement and conduct crew meetings, record minutes and communicate to relevant personnel 3.2 Establish, implement, monitor, record and report safety inspection strategies 3.3 Induct new employees into site operations and establish monitoring strategies 3.4 Establish, implement, monitor and documentpermit-to-work procedures 3.5 Identify and implement emergency response arrangements 3.6 Identify, implement, monitor and document environmental and company requirements 3.7 Identify, rectify and report variances to relevant personnel |
4. Oversee drilling operations | 4.1 Obtain, confirm and clarify drill program 4.2 Select and access drilling plant, tools and equipment, ensure fit-for-service and report/repair any faults 4.3 Establish and monitor reporting mechanisms 4.4 Implement, maintain and monitor well control and blowout prevention strategies and report 4.5 Identify and investigate non-conformances,report and implement corrective strategies 4.6 Carry out and monitor appropriate tests and report |
5. Oversee housekeeping activities | 5.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 5.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment |
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 applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of drilling operations including:
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
controlling identified hazards
carrying out emergency response
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues
preparing written records and reports
rectifying and/or reporting faults and malfunctions
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the managing of drilling operations to meet all required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive, give and clarify work instructions
preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements
establishing and maintaining coordination with others relating to the work activity
demonstrates completion of the management of drilling operation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
undertaking routine inspections
identifying, rectifying and reporting non-conformances
inducting new employees into site operations
assessing safe work practices and adherence to drilling instructions
monitoring and reporting all drilling operations activity
carry out numerical calculations including:
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
relate normal pressure to temperature
using calculator if required
using estimated skills (e.g. mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity)
basic geometry (e.g. interpreting depth, direction)
use of metric and imperials and conversion between the two
interpreting of gauges, graphs etc
calculations relating to pressure (hydrostatic, surface, downhole, circulating), density, volume (fluid, air, gas), height, velocity, length, weight
measurements (penetration rate, rotary torque, rpm, pump pressure
budget and monitor operating costs
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in the management of drilling operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
identifying and managing risks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues
setting up work activity
site isolation, signage and erecting barriers
work health and safety
selecting and checking for faults, all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
carrying out work to specifications
â—¦standard working practices and procedures
applying correct methods to control identified hazards
applying technical solutions to drilling operations
well control
downhole problems and solutions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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