Unit of competency Outline

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Manage rig operations

Manage rig operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD501F
State Code
OCC73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit develops the skills and knowledge required to manage rig operations in drilling and well servicing. It prepares individuals to establish lease and communicate and report outcomes.It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy which require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills. 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 operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply rig operations documentation 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 to the work activities
  • 1.5 Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities
  • 1.6 Obtain copy of well program for next well prior to moving on to lease
  • 1.7 Read and interpret well program and check all necessary contractor-supplied equipment availability and rectify anomalies
  • 1.8 Check for casing discrepancies and obvious mistakes and take corrective action
  • 1.9 Verbally communicate with company representative if changes are required to program
  • 1.10 Inform others of all required or possible changes to program
2. Establish lease
  • 2.1 Obtain lease details and locate and inspect lease
  • 2.2 Inform construction company of lease details including all infrastructure arrangements
  • 2.3 Make contact with owners and statutory bodies and confirm compliance with regulations
  • 2.4 Establish, check and communicate directions to lease
  • 2.5 Establish right-of-way to lease, identify and rectify potential problems and communicate to appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators
  • 2.6 Establish camp location, check infrastructure and safety arrangements and rectify issues identified
  • 2.7 Check and adjust supply sources and expendables to meet current requirements
  • 2.8 Establish and monitor rubbish and waste arrangements for disposal according to environmental requirements
3.Communicate and report outcomes
  • 3.1 Confirm lease establishment information with appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators and submit written reports
  • 3.2 Review, update and implement contract information for pre-well preparation
  • 3.3 Report new lease data to appropriate officers using correct reporting strategies
  • 3.4 Review and amend shutdown procedures and communicate activity to relevant parties
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB84 RIIOGD501E Manage rig operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH5 RII50820 Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) Qualification
BFI1 RII51020 Diploma of Well Servicing Operations Qualification