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Conduct mud rotary drilling operations

Conduct mud rotary drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIINHB311E
State Code
ODJ65
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
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct mud rotary drilling. It includes making up drill fluid, installation and monitoring of equipment and maintenance procedures.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for mud rotary drilling
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply mud rotary drilling 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 for work activities
  • 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
2. Operate mud rotary drill in line with established requirements
  • 2.1 Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Make up drill fluid according to work requirements
  • 2.3 Set up drill string, bits, rods and casings required to complete work activity
  • 2.4 Check, adjust and maintain fluid recirculation systems according to work requirements
  • 2.5 Install collar and seal according to work requirements
  • 2.6 Operate equipment and adjust parameters to suit conditions of the hole
  • 2.7 Install casing, grout and screens to correct zones according to work requirements
  • 2.8 Identify problems or faults and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
3. Complete equipment shut down and maintenance activities
  • 3.1 Shut down and secure equipment in line with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Follow maintenance schedule according to work requirements
  • 3.3 Complete and file or distribute documentation for drilling operations and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH480 RIINHB311D Conduct mud rotary drilling Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI5 RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations Qualification