ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for planning and evaluating rig operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task

1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards

1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

1.5. Identify financial/insurance implications of non-conformance and notify appropriate personnel/authorities

2. Establish risk management strategies

2.1. Identify role and legal responsibilities of rig managers, supervisors and personnel and put appropriate measures in place to manage such responsibilities

2.2. Examine use of regulations, code of practice and specific site manuals and implement appropriate processes

2.3. Make arrangements to provide information in a language, style and format which is understood by all parties

2.4. Understand audit of potential workplace hazards, evaluate findings and implement correct control measures and communicate to personnel and appropriate authorities

2.5. Establish communication and on-site meeting processes for resolving safety issues and communicate to personnel and appropriate authorities

2.6. Evaluate rig performance and discuss with client and review operational requirements and implement changes if required

2.7. Identify and implement coaching and mentoring arrangements and design appropriate training strategies to rectify performance issues

3. Implement rig safety compliance system

3.1. Identify and implement communication requirements and communicate to all parties

3.2. Identify and demonstrate radio communication strategies and reporting techniques to all parties

3.3. Monitor, adjust and report health, safety and environmental performance to appropriate personnel/authorities

3.4. Maintain systems, records and reporting procedures

3.5. Investigate non-conformances and report and deal with according to company and/or legislative requirements

3.6. Implement workplace measures to ensure that non-conformance is not repeated

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 plan and evaluate rig operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for planning and evaluating rig operations

apply and monitor rig performance in line with regulatory requirements

communicate verbal and written instructions/outcomes at all operating levels

apply appropriate software applications

identify, assess, control and report hazards/situations

maintain monitoring systems

counsel personnel

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 plan and evaluate rig operations:

Petroleum Act

Environmental Protection Act

Occupational Health and Safety Act

confined space entry

investigation procedures

evaluation techniques

reporting techniques

monitoring systems

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 planning and evaluating rig operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of planning and evaluating rig operations

working with others to plan and evaluate rig operations

evidence of the consistent successful planning and evaluating rig 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 planning and evaluating rig operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in planning and evaluating rig operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

occupational health and safety (OHS)

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Environmental Protection Act

WorkCover

confined space entry legislation

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

duty of care

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

adhering to environmental plan

hazard identification

outstanding environmental incident reports

rig manager handover notes

permit to work register

safety review committee

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in different conditions including:

night time operations

day time operations

hot climates

cold climates

wet weather conditions

high wind

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Communication may include using:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

internet and intranet