Unit of competency Outline

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Trip pipe

Trip pipe

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD303E
State Code
AWB85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
14/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply trip pipe in drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational 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 operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply trip pipe documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select the personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are read/passed on
  • 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work in accordance with operational and legislative requirements
  • 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities in accordance with operational requirements
  • 1.8 Check safety lines, ropes and air hoists/winch lines
  • 1.9 Check equipment for safety and operations
2. Prepare to trip tubulars
  • 2.1 Line up trip tank if applicable to equipment in use
  • 2.2 Prepare pipe racking system
3. Trip and rack tubulars
  • 3.1 Assist in tripping in and out using correct techniques based on the lifting equipment and tripping method used
  • 3.2 Rack and store tubular based on the lifting equipment and tripping method used
  • 3.3 Record tasks where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH516 RIIOGD303D Trip pipe Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW63 RIIOGD303F Trip pipe Unit of competency