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

RIIOGD401D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD401D - Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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
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 rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down
  • Access, interpret and apply rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • the work activities
  • to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities
  • Carry out pre rig-up procedure inspections (by rig manager, operator and crew)
  • Coordinate movement of load and sequence of installation and location
  • Check equipment for damage and/or loss by moving contractor and report and BI
       
Element: Rig up to spud
  • Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-up to spud operations
  • Receive detailed verbal and written instructions on use and type of mud from the operator and distribute
  • Identify potential rig-up problems and take corrective action
  • Keep rig manager informed of operations
       
Element: hole/subsea hole
  • Check drilling and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record
  • Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with relevant procedures
  • Check handling equipment for correct sizing and if fit for purpose
  • Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars
  • Check well control equipment
  • Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use
       
Element: Prepare for pre-spud operations
  • Lock pipe racks with drill pipe and position drill collars
  • Inspect casing running tools for safety and fitness-for-purpose and rectify and/or report faults and malfunctions
  • Record casing tallies and report
       
Element: Conduct operations as per drilling program
  • Determine optimum circulating and penetration rates and check deviations are in accordance with operators drilling program
  • Continually check mud cleaning equipment and screens for integrity and correct operation
  • Check drilling fluid quantities with sufficient being in reserve to kill well and keep hole on full trip
  • Record correct mud properties on tour report
  • Operate all equipment in accordance with manufacturer regulations and company procedures
  • Maintain a sound working relationship with third party contractors
       
Element: Rig down
  • Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-down operations
  • Identify potential rig-down problems and take corrective action
  • Keep rig manager informed of operations
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
       
Element: Prepare for drilling of surface hole/subsea hole
  • Check drilling and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record
  • Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with relevant procedures
  • Check handling equipment for correct sizing and if fit for purpose
  • Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars
  • Check well control equipment
  • Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use
       


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.

1. Plan and prepare rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify, address and report 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

1.6 Carry out pre rig-up procedure inspections (by rig manager, operator and crew)

1.7 Coordinate movement of load and sequence of installation and location

1.8 Check equipment for damage and/or loss by moving contractor and report and BI

2. Rig up to spud

2.1 Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-up to spud operations

2.2 Receive detailed verbal and written instructions on use and type of mud from the operator and distribute

2.3 Identify potential rig-up problems and take corrective action

2.4 Keep rig manager informed of operations

3. Prepare for drilling of surface hole/subsea hole

3.1 Check drilling and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record

3.2 Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with relevant procedures

3.3 Check handling equipment for correct sizing and if fit for purpose

3.4 Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars

3.5 Check well control equipment

3.6 Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use

4. Prepare for pre-spud operations

4.1 Lock pipe racks with drill pipe and position drill collars

4.2 Inspect casing running tools for safety and fitness-for-purpose and rectify and/or report faults and malfunctions

4.3 Record casing tallies and report

5. Conduct operations as per drilling program

5.1 Determine optimum circulating and penetration rates and check deviations are in accordance with operators drilling program

5.2 Continually check mud cleaning equipment and screens for integrity and correct operation

5.3 Check drilling fluid quantities with sufficient being in reserve to kill well and keep hole on full trip

5.4 Record correct mud properties on tour report

5.5 Operate all equipment in accordance with manufacturer regulations and company procedures

5.6 Maintain a sound working relationship with third party contractors

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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of rig up, pre-spud and rig down operations including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

checking equipment for damage and/or loss by moving contractor and report and BI

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct rig up, pre-spud and rig down operations to meet all required outcomes including:

resolving coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

carrying out pre rig-up procedure inspections (by rig manager, operator and crew)

coordinating movement of load and sequence of installation and location in accordance with rig movement plan

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones taking corrective action

demonstrates completion of rig up, pre-spud and rig down operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying potential rig-up problems

checking drilling and hoist equipment

determining optimum circulating and penetration rates and checking deviations

receiving and actioning authorisation to commence drilling

identifying potential rig-down operations

carrying out effective supervision of rig up, pre-spud and rig down operations that meets all required outcomes

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization 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

optimum circulating and penetration rates

carrying out work to specifications

applying effective techniques for applying rig up, pre-spud and rig down operations

applying standard working practices and procedures for rig up, pre-spud and rig down operations

troubleshoot during drilling program

carrying out calculations including:

quantities

up-hole velocity

specific gravity

volume

hydrostatic pressures

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

1. Plan and prepare rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify, address and report 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

1.6 Carry out pre rig-up procedure inspections (by rig manager, operator and crew)

1.7 Coordinate movement of load and sequence of installation and location

1.8 Check equipment for damage and/or loss by moving contractor and report and BI

2. Rig up to spud

2.1 Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-up to spud operations

2.2 Receive detailed verbal and written instructions on use and type of mud from the operator and distribute

2.3 Identify potential rig-up problems and take corrective action

2.4 Keep rig manager informed of operations

3. Prepare for drilling of surface hole/subsea hole

3.1 Check drilling and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record

3.2 Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with relevant procedures

3.3 Check handling equipment for correct sizing and if fit for purpose

3.4 Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars

3.5 Check well control equipment

3.6 Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use

4. Prepare for pre-spud operations

4.1 Lock pipe racks with drill pipe and position drill collars

4.2 Inspect casing running tools for safety and fitness-for-purpose and rectify and/or report faults and malfunctions

4.3 Record casing tallies and report

5. Conduct operations as per drilling program

5.1 Determine optimum circulating and penetration rates and check deviations are in accordance with operators drilling program

5.2 Continually check mud cleaning equipment and screens for integrity and correct operation

5.3 Check drilling fluid quantities with sufficient being in reserve to kill well and keep hole on full trip

5.4 Record correct mud properties on tour report

5.5 Operate all equipment in accordance with manufacturer regulations and company procedures

5.6 Maintain a sound working relationship with third party contractors

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
Access, interpret and apply rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 
the work activities 
to commencing, during, and on completion of work activities 
Carry out pre rig-up procedure inspections (by rig manager, operator and crew) 
Coordinate movement of load and sequence of installation and location 
Check equipment for damage and/or loss by moving contractor and report and BI 
Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-up to spud operations 
Receive detailed verbal and written instructions on use and type of mud from the operator and distribute 
Identify potential rig-up problems and take corrective action 
Keep rig manager informed of operations 
Check drilling and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record 
Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with relevant procedures 
Check handling equipment for correct sizing and if fit for purpose 
Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars 
Check well control equipment 
Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use 
Lock pipe racks with drill pipe and position drill collars 
Inspect casing running tools for safety and fitness-for-purpose and rectify and/or report faults and malfunctions 
Record casing tallies and report 
Determine optimum circulating and penetration rates and check deviations are in accordance with operators drilling program 
Continually check mud cleaning equipment and screens for integrity and correct operation 
Check drilling fluid quantities with sufficient being in reserve to kill well and keep hole on full trip 
Record correct mud properties on tour report 
Operate all equipment in accordance with manufacturer regulations and company procedures 
Maintain a sound working relationship with third party contractors 
Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-down operations 
Identify potential rig-down problems and take corrective action 
Keep rig manager informed of operations 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment 
Check drilling and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record 
Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with relevant procedures 
Check handling equipment for correct sizing and if fit for purpose 
Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars 
Check well control equipment 
Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use 

Forms

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