ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for managing drilling 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

2. Implement drill management strategies

2.1. Obtain and check copies of contract and well program, design implementation strategies and communicate to all parties

2.2. Prepare daily drilling reports and tour sheets and communicate to all parties

2.3. Undertake inspections of operating site and camp and record/ report

2.4. Establish communication strategies and confirm with operator's representative

2.5. Review and confirm legislative/company requirements and communicate to appropriate personnel

2.6. Put appropriate reporting mechanisms in place

2.7. Establish rig maintenance arrangements and communicate to all parties

3. Manage occupational health and safety obligations

3.1. Put in place and carry out crew meeting arrangements, minute outcomes and report to appropriate officers

3.2. Establish, implement, monitor and record/report safety inspection strategies

3.3. Induct new employees into site operations and put appropriate monitoring strategies in place

3.4. Establish, implement, monitor and record/report permit-to-work systems

3.5. Identify and implement emergency response arrangements and communicate to all parties

3.6. Identify, implement and monitor environmental legislative/ company requirements and rectify or report

3.7. Identify, rectify and report non-conformances to appropriate authorities/officers

4. Oversee drilling operations

4.1. Obtain and check drill program and communicate to appropriate officers/personnel

4.2. Organise drilling tools and equipment and put appropriate checking processes in place

4.3. Put in and monitor appropriate reporting mechanisms

4.4. Assess safe work practices and adherence to drilling instructions and rectify if required

4.5. Implement, maintain and monitor well control and blowout prevention strategies and report

4.6. Carry out and monitor appropriate tests and report

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 manage drilling operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for managing drilling operations

manage rig operation and performance

communicate at all levels of operations

identify, assess, control and report hazards/situations

control downhole problems

carry out numerical calculations including:

addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

relate normal pressure to temperature

using calculator if required

using estimated skills (e.g. mental arithmetic, visualisation of size and quantity)

basic geometry (e.g. interpreting depth, direction)

use of metric and imperials and conversion between the two

interpreting of gauges, graphs etc

calculations relating to pressure (hydrostatic, surface, downhole, circulating), density, volume (fluid, air, gas), height, velocity, length, weight

measurements (penetration rate, rotary torque, rpm, pump pressure

coordinate and delegate

apply occupational health and safety/environmental regulations

budget and monitor operating costs

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 manage drilling operations:

document control

operational procedures

legislative requirements

maintenance

safety

well control

downhole problems and solutions

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 managing drilling operations

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

working with others to plan, prepare and manage drilling operations

evidence of the consistent successful management of 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 management of drilling operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the management of drilling 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

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

duty of care

occupational health and safety (OHS)

Environmental Protection Act

Workplace Relations Act

union awards

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

employee mentoring

driller training

ongoing supervisor for hazard identification

close surveillance of new employees

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

rig manager change over notes

safety briefing/induction

morning reports

pre-tour safety meeting

pre-spud meetings

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

continuous communication maintained

team operation

Communicate may be via:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

internet and intranet

Communication may be between:

crew

service companies

operator's representative

Reporting mechanisms may include:

daily drilling report

equipment damage/failure report

material requisition form

plant movement advice

materials and services received (report)

gas bottle returns

third party hire and monthly stock lists

change over notes

employee time sheets

drilling rate sheet

meal and bed sheet

fire extinguisher checklist

monthly tubular summary

Drilling instructions may include:

issues highlighted in pre-spud safety inspector

aspects of drilling program that detail contractor liability

drilling parameters

maintenance requirements