This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply carry out rig lease operations in drilling. It prepares individuals to provide assistance to tasks including running and recovery of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, loading and unloading equipment and making up drilling mud.

It applies to those working in operational 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.

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:

carry out rig lease operations on at least two occasions, including:

interpreting and applying:

work schedules

manufacturer instructions

safety data sheet

safe operating procedures

selecting and fitting chain, stinger and slings required for loads

transferring equipment by forklift

placing, measuring, labelling and recording details of tubular

loading rod racks, strapping and numbering tubulars

assisting in running and recovery of blow out prevention stack

operating air tugger winch if required

assisting in supply of transport equipment to drill floor and loading and unloading materials and equipment.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation, policies and procedures required for carrying out rig lease operations

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for carrying out rig lease operations, including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

preparing written records and reports

rectifying and reporting faults and malfunctions as required

work with others to undertake and complete rig lease operations that meet required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating with others to meet coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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 carrying out rig lease operations, including those for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying and managing environmental issues

setting up for work activity

site isolation including using signage and erecting barriers

work health and safety

emergencies

work operations

selecting plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

operating equipment

identifying faults in plant, tools and equipment

specifications for work

using safety equipment in event of personal contact with hazardous materials

loading, unloading, lifting and moving equipment

mixing mud and fluids

air injection

drill floor operations

accessing and interpreting safety data sheets

communicating with other personnel prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities

measuring for operational practices using tools, including tapes, rulers and calibration devices

a range of numerical calculations and measurements, including

length

quantities

volumes

conversion rates

converting measurements between metric and imperial

safe lifting techniques

manual handling techniques

normal well servicing operations

non-routine well servicing operations

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to carry out rig lease operations

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:

*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.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

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