ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for managing well completion and abandonment

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. Organise completion schedule

2.1. Develop completion schedule in line with drilling contract and well prognosis

2.2. Review and confirm lease details, as necessary notifications are forwarded to statutory, company, owner and contractor representatives

2.3. Make preparations for release of rig and complete tour book records in accordance with statutory and company requirements

2.4. Ensure that prior to rig move, arrangements are in place for work orders and invoicing in line with contract requirements and servicing/maintenance repairs of equipment

3. Complete well abandonment

3.1. Make preparations to stack and move and communicate to all parties

3.2. Assess environmental plan and that mud drilling fluids and waste storage/disposal requirements and correct records are completed and processed

3.3. Prepare shutdown list in accordance with statutory/company requirements and distribute to crew for actioning

3.4. Rig down in accordance with statutory/company requirements and distribute to crew for actioning

3.5. Rig down ensuring that equipment, camp and rig are secured for removal

3.6. Review contract requirements, complete records and forward to appropriate officers

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 well completion and abandonment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for managing well completion and abandonment

operate rig components

oversee forklift operations

use satellite or ground communication

issue permits and work orders

organise work teams into efficient working units

dog a crane and secure rigging

troubleshoot breakdowns

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 well completion and abandonment:

well completion or abandonment procedures

rigging and dogging practices

auxiliary equipment functions and service requirements

specific rig tear-out sequence

road haulage regulations

safety and environmental issues

communication equipment

emergency procedures

preventative maintenance

workplace relations and award conditions

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 well completion and abandonment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of well completion and abandonment

working with others to plan, prepare and manage well completion and abandonment

evidence of the consistent successful management of well completion and abandonment

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 well completion and abandonment

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the management of well completion and abandonment

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

licence checks

load permits

decontamination certificates if moving between quarantine areas

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

pre-start safety meetings prior to commencement of each work day

delegation of work responsibilities to various teams re: load-out or rig-up

set route for rig move

emergency procedures to follow if lost or disabled

road conditions

new location whereabouts and access

name of property owners (where applicable)

safety procedures

environmental considerations

completion sequence

well head preparation

preparation and inspection of loading slings and chains

material availability if maintenance, servicing or repair is to occur

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

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

Equipment may include:

cranes

front-end loaders using bucket or forks

winch trucks

prime movers with trailers and dog trailers

carrier mounted rigs and service units

Communicate may include by:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

internet/intranet

Records may include:

tour book

request of materials received

transport manifests