This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to plan drilling in the drilling sector.

This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist roles.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient planning of drilling programs including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

implementing emergency response plan and procedures

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

checking all contractor-supplied equipment

applying negotiation skills with clients and other parties

preparing costing, estimations and tenders

using project management tools and programs

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the planning of drilling programs including:

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

using written and verbal communications to convey all activities and outcomes for rig operations to others in a clear and concise manner

demonstrates completion of the planning of drilling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

using appropriate method of drilling and down hole tools, in consultation with other personnel identifying, assessing and selecting plan components

identifying required information and scope of work

consulting and negotiating with stakeholders

researching site for accessibility, services, hazards, legal and environmental problems, and exploring viable options to resolve issues

evaluating ground conditions and selecting site

preparing cost estimates and documenting and presenting quote/tender

identifying and arranging permits and licences

assessing site hazards and risks and prepare Work Health Safety plan

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when planning drilling programs:

legislative, organisation and site requirement and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

workplace health and safety

environmental management

workplace communication

quality management

contract management

plant, equipment and tools maintenance

materials deliveries

accessing, interpreting and applying identifying plant and equipment capabilities and limitations

inspection/research techniques for collection of data:

linear measurement

angular measurement

by manual/electronic means

development and implementation of communication systems, processes and procedures

communication documents including maps, geological and topographical data, diagrams, graphical representation (e.g. maps, diagrams and its uses for interpretation and prediction)

special requirements for different methods of drilling

environmental requirements for drill sites

WHS planning principles

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; 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:

*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.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Drilling