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

RIIOGD503E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Oversee drilling operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD503E - Oversee drilling operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee drilling operations in drilling. It prepares individuals to organise drilling of surface hole, supervise and participate in nippling up and pressure testing, organise rig up and rig up to spud, and complete and abandon well.It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy which require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.No licensing, legislative 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 oversee drilling 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 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.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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 oversee drilling operations
  • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation required for overseeing drilling 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 the work activity
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of an emergency
  • Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities
       
Element: Organise drilling of surface hole
  • Check and implement strategies designed in contract and well program and communicate to relevant personnel
  • Select, obtain and confirm plant, tools, equipment and personnel are on hand for surface hole operations
  • Prepare and check integrity of equipment, inspect casing and joints for damage
  • Maintain written records and liaise with service companies to rectify faults
       
Element: Supervise and participate in nippling up and pressure testing
  • Organise equipment and nippling-up requirements for drilling out
  • Identify and carry out pressure testing of all blow out prevention (BOP) equipment according to work requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • Carry out rig up to drill out according to work requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • Monitor drill out safety processes and test gauge leak off
       
Element: Organise rig up and rig up to spud
  • Assign crews to specific jobs and implement performance measures to monitor operations
  • Implement monitoring strategies and checks in place to ensure integrity of operations
  • Confirm verbal and written work instructions with operator representative for drilling hole
  • Conduct crew meetings on total rig safety
  • Report damage to plant, tools and equipment, repair or recommend corrective actions
  • Confirm mud is mixed as per drilling program
  • Carry out pre-spud safety inspections with circulation and spud-in established
  • Undertake surveys and report variations to operator representative
  • Maintain written records according to workplace procedures
  • Supervise running in and cementing of casing with operator representative
       
Element: Complete and abandon well
  • Supervise completion and well abandonment with operator representative
  • Make preparations to release rig and coordinate shutdown preparation list
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean, check, perform maintenance and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
       


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:

oversee drilling operations on at least two occasions, including:

obtaining, checking and providing required equipment and tools

assigning crews to specific jobs

implementing performance measures to monitor operations

carrying out appropriate inspections

arranging servicing, repairing and/or returning equipment

carry out numerical calculations, including:

addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

relating normal pressure to temperature

using calculator if required

using estimating skills

basic geometry

using metric and imperials and converting between the two

calculations relating to pressure density, volume, height, velocity, length, weight

measurements.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for overseeing drilling operations, including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

carrying out emergency response

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

preparing written records and reports

obtaining and checking required equipment and tools

ensuring pressure testing of all blow out prevention (BOP) equipment is carried out

ensuring rig up to drill out is carried out

monitoring drill out safety processes and test gauge leak off

completing and abandoning well

rectifying any identified faults and malfunctions within scope of own role and escalating where required

work with others to plan, prepare and oversee drilling operations that meets the required outcomes, including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions.

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:

key policies, procedures and established requirements for overseeing drilling operations, including those for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

crew management

implementing performance measures

setting up work activity

site isolation, signage and erecting barriers

work health and safety

selecting all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks and checking for faults

rig up to spud

run in and cementing

well abandonment

BOP specifications

casing tools and their applications

equipment types and uses

drill out procedures

testing

drilling programs

numerical calculations, including:

addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

relating normal pressure to temperature

estimating skills

basic geometry

metric and imperial conversion

calculations relating to pressure density, volume, height, velocity, length, weight

measurements.

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.
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, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply documentation required for overseeing drilling 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 the work activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of an emergency 
Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities 
Check and implement strategies designed in contract and well program and communicate to relevant personnel 
Select, obtain and confirm plant, tools, equipment and personnel are on hand for surface hole operations 
Prepare and check integrity of equipment, inspect casing and joints for damage 
Maintain written records and liaise with service companies to rectify faults 
Organise equipment and nippling-up requirements for drilling out 
Identify and carry out pressure testing of all blow out prevention (BOP) equipment according to work requirements and manufacturer specifications 
Carry out rig up to drill out according to work requirements and manufacturer specifications 
Monitor drill out safety processes and test gauge leak off 
Assign crews to specific jobs and implement performance measures to monitor operations 
Implement monitoring strategies and checks in place to ensure integrity of operations 
Confirm verbal and written work instructions with operator representative for drilling hole 
Conduct crew meetings on total rig safety 
Report damage to plant, tools and equipment, repair or recommend corrective actions 
Confirm mud is mixed as per drilling program 
Carry out pre-spud safety inspections with circulation and spud-in established 
Undertake surveys and report variations to operator representative 
Maintain written records according to workplace procedures 
Supervise running in and cementing of casing with operator representative 
Supervise completion and well abandonment with operator representative 
Make preparations to release rig and coordinate shutdown preparation list 
Clean, check, perform maintenance and store plant, tools and equipment 
Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIOGD503E - Oversee drilling operations
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Assessment Record Sheet

RIIOGD503E - Oversee drilling operations

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