Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, run and cement casing in drilling operations.
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.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to perform rig floor operations | 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret documentation required to prepare, run and cement casing and confirm work activity is compliant 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received |
2. Prepare, run and cement casing | 2.1 Prepare casing and shoe joints according to rig operating procedures and manufacturer requirements 2.2 Prepare well heads and casing hangers, running tools, cementing equipment and casing centralisers according to operating requirements 2.3 Check lifting appliances and handling equipment, and identify and report or rectify faults as required and within scope of own role 2.4 Prepare and install guide frames if applicable 2.5 Prepare required well control equipment and mitigation control equipment according to site requirements 2.6 Run and fill casing in correct sequence to required cement line according to operational, safety and site requirements 2.7 Carry out cementing duties while mixing |
3. Run cement stinger assembly (non-standard) | 3.1 Land casing at required joint 3.2 Assist in running cement string inside casing as per rig specific operating procedure |
Evidence of Performance
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:
prepare, run and cement casing on at least two occasions.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply documentation, policies and procedures required for preparing, running and cementing casing
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for preparing, running and cementing casing
work with others to prepare, run and cement casing, including:
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions.
Evidence of Knowledge
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 preparing, running and cementing casing, including those for:
safety and environmental issues
operating and moving equipment
cleaning and maintaining equipment
manual handling
equipment condition and reporting mechanisms
preparing, running and filling casing
running cement stinger
housekeeping
the function of the triangular mark stamped just above the casing
well control
processes required if the well kicks while running casing.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
personal protective equipment
equipment required to prepare, run and cement casing
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 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.
Foundation Skills
Oral Communication | Listens to short, explicit instructions for work procedures and asks questions to clarify and confirm |
Self-management | Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite hazards during activities |
Sectors
Drilling