Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIOGD206E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist and monitor well control operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD206E - Assist and monitor well control operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with well control in coal mining and drilling. It prepares individuals to monitor and assist operational and basic maintenance activities.It applies to those working in assistant roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to assist and monitor well control operations

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work 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.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to assist with well control
  • Obtain, read and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply well control documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity
  • Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
       
Element: Assist with well control activities
  • Monitor flows and returns for required volumes and rates, and report inconsistencies to driller
  • Assist in operating well control pumps according to job requirements and workplace procedures
  • Read and interpret measuring devices to monitor required operation of well control process and equipment
  • Communicate operational information to other crew members during well control operations
  • Assist in installing and maintaining equipment according to job requirements and workplace procedures
  • Participate in emergency drills and exercises
       
Element: Monitor and report safety issues
  • Identify, address and report hazards associated with well control under varying working conditions
  • Recognise kick indicators and advise driller during well control operations
  • Identify and report ignition sources as required
  • Identify and report sources and presence of flammable gases and emissions as required
  • Identify and report running well control equipment malfunctions as required
       


Evidence Required

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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

assist and monitor well control operations on at least two occasions, including:

identifying flammable gases, emissions and ignition sources

assisting in installing and maintaining well control equipment

operating at least four of the following well control equipment:

mud system

blooie diverter lines

auxiliary equipment

pressure measuring devices

gas detection equipment and devices

diverters

participating in emergency drills and exercises on site.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation required for assisting with well control

interpret and implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for assisting with well control, including:

interpreting gauges and graphs

recording and reporting procedures for operations and issues

work with others to assist and monitor well control operations that meet required outcomes, including:

working in teams and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

uses a range of communication strategies and techniques to communicate information to others.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

the principles and practices of well control

key policies, procedures and established requirements for assisting and monitoring gas control operations, including those for:

work health and safety

determining risks and their controls

enacting on kick detection warnings and indications and the responses to them

sources of ignition and their dangers and controls

sources of flammable gases and emissions and their dangers and controls

pumping systems principles

the purpose, operation and interpretation of measuring and testing devices

purpose, type and conduct of emergency drills and exercises

using communication methods and protocols

drilling team roles and objectives.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain, read and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply well control documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 
Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity 
Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received 
Monitor flows and returns for required volumes and rates, and report inconsistencies to driller 
Assist in operating well control pumps according to job requirements and workplace procedures 
Read and interpret measuring devices to monitor required operation of well control process and equipment 
Communicate operational information to other crew members during well control operations 
Assist in installing and maintaining equipment according to job requirements and workplace procedures 
Participate in emergency drills and exercises 
Identify, address and report hazards associated with well control under varying working conditions 
Recognise kick indicators and advise driller during well control operations 
Identify and report ignition sources as required 
Identify and report sources and presence of flammable gases and emissions as required 
Identify and report running well control equipment malfunctions as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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