Unit of competency Outline

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Manage rig operations

Manage rig operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD501D
State Code
WH525
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
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 develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage rig operations in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.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 Access, interpret and apply rig operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify, address and report 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
  • 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 or 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 ensure compliance with regulations
  • 2.4 Establish, check and communicate directions to lease
  • 2.5 Establish right-of-way to lease, identify, rectify potential problems and communicate to appropriate personnel, third parties and regulators
  • 2.6 Establish camp location, check infrastructure/safety arrangements and rectify issues identified
  • 2.7 Check and adjust supply sources and expendables to meet current requirements
  • 2.8 Establish medical aid and medivac procedures and communicate to personnel and appropriate authorities
  • 2.9 Organise camp supplies prior to camp set-up and make necessary arrangements for transporting of requisites
  • 2.10 Establish and monitor rubbish/waste arrangements for disposal
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 amended shutdown procedures and communicate activity to relevant parties
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB84 RIIOGD501E Manage rig operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J655 RII50713 Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Off shore) Qualification
J646 RII50813 Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore) Qualification