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Prepare well servicing fishing operations

Prepare well servicing fishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV304E
State Code
OBW08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare well servicing fishing operations in drilling. It prepares individuals to prepare pumping and fluid systems and monitor and maintain pressures, flow paths and well control. This unit 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.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for well servicing fishing operation
  • 1.1 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required for preparing well servicing fishing operations 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 Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities
2. Prepare pumping and fluid systems
  • 2.1 Set required pressure in relief valve to parameters
  • 2.2 Prepare fluid to required volume
  • 2.3 Prepare fluid to required properties
  • 2.4 Record current volumes
  • 2.5 Confirm required flow path (flow back to tank, flow to shaker, flow to pit, flow to flare line)
3. Monitor and maintain pressures
  • 3.1 Conduct visual gauge inspections
  • 3.2 Record well pressure according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Document and record gauge reading where instructed by rig manager or driller
  • 3.4 Clarify required actions for overpressure or under pressure
4. Monitor and maintain flow paths
  • 4.1 Clarify required actions for overpressure or under pressure
  • 4.2 Identify any factors that may contribute to overpressure or under pressure
  • 4.3 React accordingly to identified overpressure or under pressure as required
  • 4.4 Notify driller of any abnormal operating conditions
5. Monitor and maintain well control
  • 5.1 Review pressures according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Observe fluid levels (increase/loss)
  • 5.3 Realign flow lines to top up hole
  • 5.4 Maintain fluid level in the hole according to work requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH779 RIIWSV304D Prepare well servicing fishing operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH7 RII32220 Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations Qualification