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Carry out deck operations
Carry out deck operations
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGF201A
RIIOGF201A
State Code
WB222
WB222
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
10/02/2010
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the carrying out of deck operations in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for deck operations, carrying out deck operations, assisting drill crew as directed, operating pneumatic and electric power tools, providing labour for loading and discharging helicopters as directed, providing labour for making up drilling mud, and carrying out post-job operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for deck operations
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity, including safe working practices
- 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task in compliance with statutory requirements
- 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 and ensure briefings/handover details are read/passed on
- 1.5. Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work in accordance with operational requirements
- 1.6. Confirm availability of necessary auxiliary utilities in accordance with operational requirements
2. Carry out deck operations
- 2.1. Carry out deck operations safely according to operational requirements
- 2.2. Identify faults and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
- 2.3. Deal with spillages
- 2.4. Conform to safe working practices
3. Assist drill crew as directed
- 3.1. Place and tier tubulars in appropriate racks
- 3.2. Measure and label tubulars and record details as required
- 3.3. Operate air tugger winches as directed
- 3.4. Assist with positioning BOP over moonpool
- 3.5. Assists crane operator in supplying marine riser and running tools to the drill floor
4. Operate pneumatic and electric power tools
- 4.1. Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment
- 4.2. Operate pneumatic and electric power tools in accordance with company and manufacturer's specifications
5. Provide labour for loading and discharge of helicopters as directed
- 5.1. Use approved safety approach sectors for access to and from the aircraft
- 5.2. Fuel aircraft under the direction of the aircraft captain and using approved fuelling procedures
- 5.3. Lift/move baggage and cargo between rig and helicopter using correct lifting techniques
6. Provide labour for making up drilling mud
- 6.1. Read, interpret and apply mud materials safety data sheet
- 6.2. Wear correct protective clothing and equipment in accordance with company requirements
- 6.3. Apply correct lifting techniques for handling of sack material
7. Carry out post-job operations
- 7.1. Confirm equipment is clean and ready for re-use according to operational requirements
- 7.2. Store equipment safely and securely in the designated location according to operational requirements
- 7.3. Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
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
safe working practices
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
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
Statutory requirements may include:
Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)
duty of care
petroleum regulations
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
working in different conditions, including:
sun, rain, wind, storms
hot and cold
calm to severe weather conditions
24 hour operation
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Briefings/handover details may include:
safety briefing/induction
pre-tour safety meeting
weekly safety meetings
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
agreed procedures may include:
company
facility
client
permit to work
Remedial action may include:
report
rectify
record
Spillages may include:
hazardous
non-hazardous
Equipment maintenance and preparation may include:
chipping and painting
cleaning
lubricating
basic maintenance
equipment handling
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
safe working practices
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
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
Statutory requirements may include:
Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)
duty of care
petroleum regulations
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
working in different conditions, including:
sun, rain, wind, storms
hot and cold
calm to severe weather conditions
24 hour operation
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Briefings/handover details may include:
safety briefing/induction
pre-tour safety meeting
weekly safety meetings
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
agreed procedures may include:
company
facility
client
permit to work
Remedial action may include:
report
rectify
record
Spillages may include:
hazardous
non-hazardous
Equipment maintenance and preparation may include:
chipping and painting
cleaning
lubricating
basic maintenance
equipment handling
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 carrying out deck operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of deck operations
working with others to undertake and complete the carrying out of deck operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of deck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 carrying out of deck operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 carrying out deck operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of deck operations
working with others to undertake and complete the carrying out of deck operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of deck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 carrying out of deck operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH534 | RIIOGF201D | Carry out deck operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W663 | RII21009 | Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas (Off shore) | Qualification |