Unit of competency Outline

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Manage drilling operations

Manage drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD504D
State Code
WH528
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage drilling operations in Drilling .This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.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 managing drilling operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation for managing drilling operations 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. Implement drill management strategies
  • 2.1 Obtain and check copies of contract and well program, design implementation strategies and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 2.2 Prepare daily drilling written reports and tour sheets
  • 2.3 Undertake inspections of operating site and camp, record and report
  • 2.4 Establish communication strategies and confirm with operator’s representative
  • 2.5 Review, interpret and confirm company requirements
  • 2.6 Implement and communicate reporting procedures
  • 2.7 Establish and communicate rig maintenance arrangements
3. Manage work health and safety obligations
  • 3.1 Implement and conduct crew meetings, record minutes and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Establish, implement, monitor, record and report safety inspection strategies
  • 3.3 Induct new employees into site operations and establish monitoring strategies
  • 3.4 Establish, implement, monitor and documentpermit-to-work procedures
  • 3.5 Identify and implement emergency response arrangements
  • 3.6 Identify, implement, monitor and document environmental and company requirements
  • 3.7 Identify, rectify and report variances to relevant personnel
4. Oversee drilling operations
  • 4.1 Obtain, confirm and clarify drill program
  • 4.2 Select and access drilling plant, tools and equipment, ensure fit-for-service and report/repair any faults
  • 4.3 Establish and monitor reporting mechanisms
  • 4.4 Implement, maintain and monitor well control and blowout prevention strategies and report
  • 4.5 Identify and investigate non-conformances,report and implement corrective strategies
  • 4.6 Carry out and monitor appropriate tests and report
5. Oversee housekeeping activities
  • 5.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • 5.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV88 RIIOGD504E Manage drilling operations Unit of competency