Unit of competency Outline
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Manage rig move and camp move
Manage rig move and camp move
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD506D
RIIOGD506D
State Code
WH530
WH530
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply manage rig move and camp move in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for managing rig move and camp move
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation for managing rig move and camp move and ensure the work activity is compliant
- 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- 1.3 Identify and address potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
- 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
- 1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities
2 Establish rig removal arrangements
- 2.1 Check, confirm and communicate drill rig movement and new location arrangements with relevant personnel
- 2.2 Make arrangements to gain statutory/local authority permission to move site and equipment
- 2.3 Establish and follow a checklist of removal arrangements
- 2.4 Make arrangements with transport company for rig removal
- 2.5 Check right-of-way to new lease and confirm with relevant personnel
- 2.6 Conduct pre-rig move safety meetings to ensure safe operation
3 Load out and move
- 3.1 Confirm transport arrangements and directions to new lease
- 3.2 Apply correct rigging practices for rig removal and loading
- 3.3 Brief crews, assign specific tasks and monitor operations
- 3.4 Monitor rig/camp move and complete and forward reports
4 Oversee housekeeping activities
- 4.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
- 4.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB687 | RIIOGD506A | Manage rig move and camp move | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZF2 | RII50815 | Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore) | Qualification |
| J646 | RII50813 | Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore) | Qualification |
| BFH5 | RII50820 | Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) | Qualification |
| BFI1 | RII51020 | Diploma of Well Servicing Operations | Qualification |