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Participate in well servicing nippling-up and pressure test

Participate in well servicing nippling-up and pressure test

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV403D
State Code
WH782
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to perform well servicing nippling-up and pressure testing in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that may 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 nippling-up and pressure testing
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and legislation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions
  • 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
  • 1.5 Check and adjust surface equipment pressure ratings and compatibility
2. Perform nippling up
  • 2.1 Correctly nipple up Blowout Preventer (BOP)
3. Perform pressure test
  • 3.1 Perform accurate Blowout Preventer (BOP) test
  • 3.2 Carry out rig-up to drill-out operations in accordance with parameters, specifications and operations
  • 3.3 Carry out pressure tests prior to operations and record in writing test results
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW03 RIIWSV403E Participate in well servicing nippling-up and pressure test Unit of competency