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 drilling operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting drilling operations

operate rig in a safe and productive manner

delegate work to individuals according to established levels of skill

administer effective communication skills oral and written

troubleshoot and problem solve including rise in rotary torque and mud pressure

forward planning in preparation of changing circumstancescontingencies

use a calculator and convert from metric to imperial measurements

shutdown the rig in an emergency and coordinate an orderly evacuation if necessary

perform calculations including

quantities

uphole velocity

specific gravity

volumes and capacities

pressure calculations

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 drilling operations

rig components

rig specifications

hole recovery procedures including fishing assembly service maintenance and tools

potential problems

down hole conditions

types of mud available

rigging and slinging

rig maintenance procedures

evacuation procedures

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 drilling operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of drilling operations

working with others to plan prepare and conduct drilling operations

evidence of the consistent successful conduct of drilling 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 drilling operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of drilling 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 instructing and communicating with:

Equipment may include:

Records may include:

Communication may be via a range of channels which may include: