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

RIIOGD404A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate air drilling operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD404A - Coordinate air drilling operations
Description This unit covers the coordination of air drilling operations in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for air drilling operations, and examining correct air drilling procedures. 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, at worksites within:Drilling
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 for coordination of air drilling operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
  • Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
  • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
  • Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques
  • Apply occupational health and safety and emergency procedures to air and conventional mud drilling
       
Element: Examine correct air drilling procedures
  • Demonstrate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for air drilling application
  • Identify and implement emergency response plan for air drilling operations
  • Obtain, interpret and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists
  • Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members
  • Identify and apply parameters to watch during operations whilst air drilling
  • Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise for air drilling operations
  • Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes in accordance with company procedures
  • Identify and explain test procedures to crew and carry out in accordance with company requirements
  • Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply in accordance with company requirements
  • Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures for air drilling operations
       


Evidence Required

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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 coordination of air drilling operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient coordination of air drilling operations

working with others to plan, prepare and coordinate air drilling operations

evidence of the consistent successful coordination of air 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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the coordination of air drilling operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the coordination of air drilling operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 coordinate air drilling operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for coordination of air drilling operations

discuss and apply drilling concepts and methods

apply air drilling procedures

explain and describe the uses of air drilling package components

apply emergency response procedures

apply Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

perform calculations including:

annular velocity

sinking/slipping velocity

pressure

flow test procedure

volume

conversion between metric and imperial

use of a calculator

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 coordinate air drilling operations:

air drilling concepts and methods, advantages and disadvantages

conventional mud drilling concepts and methods, advantages and disadvantages

emergency response plan for air drilling operations

pressure volume requirements

air requirements

dust drilling

mist drilling

stiff foam drilling

aerated mud

air drilling procedures

emergency response

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

(PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act

duty of care

daily pre-tour checklists

pre-drilling checklists

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

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

communication through:

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

agreed procedures including:

company

facility

client

individual operation

team operation

use of personal protective equipment

consideration of H2S and other toxic substances

maintaining continuous communication

reacting to on-site emergencies

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in different conditions including:

night time operations

day time operations

potential for bushfires if flaring gas

hot climates

cold climates

wet weather conditions

high wind

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Communication channels may include:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

internet and intranet

Record keeping may include:

daily tour sheets

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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 
Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 
Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques 
Apply occupational health and safety and emergency procedures to air and conventional mud drilling 
Demonstrate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for air drilling application 
Identify and implement emergency response plan for air drilling operations 
Obtain, interpret and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists 
Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members 
Identify and apply parameters to watch during operations whilst air drilling 
Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise for air drilling operations 
Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes in accordance with company procedures 
Identify and explain test procedures to crew and carry out in accordance with company requirements 
Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply in accordance with company requirements 
Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures for air drilling operations 

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