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 rig up conduct prespud operations and rig down

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

oversee rigging

manage and maintain prespud operations

participate in inspections

develop crew schedules and allocate jobs

oversee mudmixing operations

check equipmenttools and record report and rectify faults

delegate

problem solve

plan for all circumstances

operate forklift in line with licensing requirements

read interpret and apply regulationscompany procedures

convert from metric to imperial measurement

carrying out calculations including

quantities

uphole velocity

specific gravity

volume

hydrostatic pressures

operate machinery in a safe manner

communicate effectively with management crew and contractors

meeting skills

negotiation skills

troubleshoot during drilling program

read documents including

load schedules

operating procedures

forms

government specifications

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 rig up conduct prespud operations and rig down

rigging and slinging

forklift operations

local authorities

rig specifications and measurements

metricimperial conversion

marine operations

drilling program to prespud operations

drilling equipment

rig up procedures

casing

mud systems

routine drilling operations

Job Safety Analysis JSA

marine operations

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 rig up prespud and rig down operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of rig up prespud and rig down operations

working with others to plan prepare and conduct rig up prespud and rig down operations

evidence of the consistent successful rig up prespud and rig down 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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 candidates

working with others to undertake and complete rig up prespud and rig down operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of rig up prespud and rig down operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

Hazards may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Equipment may include:

Instructions may be received via:

Corrective action may include:

Record may include: