Application
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for rig lease operations | 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required for carrying out rig lease operations and confirm work activity is compliant 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received 1.6 Place and tier tubular in racks and prepare tubular and coil tubing strings as required according to workplace procedures 1.7 Measure, label and record tubular according to workplace procedures 1.8 Operate load shifting equipment according to workplace procedures |
2. Prepare and operate pneumatic and electric power tools | 2.1 Identify faults with equipment, repair within scope of own role and report to supervising personnel as required 2.2 Operate pneumatic and electric power tools according to operational requirements and workplace procedures |
3. Assist drill crew in running and recovery of blow out prevention stack | 3.1 Assist winch operator as directed 3.2 Assist in positioning blow out prevention equipment 3.3 Supply tools to drill floor crew as required |
4. Provide labour for loading and unloading transport | 4.1 Identify load characteristics and confirm load characteristics and transport capacity meet approved parameters 4.2 Assess load for hazardous and dangerous goods 4.3 Assist in loading and unloading equipment and materials using required lifting techniques and according to safety requirements 4.4 Secure load at approved anchorage points as required for transport |
5. Provide labour for making up drilling mud, fluid or air injection requirements | 5.1 Access and interpret safety data sheet 5.2 Assist with mixing of muds, fluids or air injection requirements as required use correct manual handling techniques 5.3 Use safety equipment correctly in event of personal contact with hazardous materials |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*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.
Foundation Skills
Numeracy | Interprets numerical information relating to mixing fluids and load height, weight loading, size and distribution |
Sectors
Drilling