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Assist in running casing

Assist in running casing

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD302F
State Code
OBV90
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in running casing in drilling.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 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 operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply run casing 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 activity
  • 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work according to operational and legislative requirements
  • 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
2. Prepare to run casing
  • 2.1 Check grade or grades of casing
  • 2.2 Supervise crew in positioning casing on racks
  • 2.3 Measure and record casing in writing according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify joint by the numerical order in which it will be run in the hole and its measured length
  • 2.5 Supervise crew to remove thread protectors, rabbit casing, clean and lubricate threads
  • 2.6 Check casing shoe and hanger joints for damage to threads, sealing surfaces and flapper valves where fitted
  • 2.7 Assemble and check operating conditions of casing running equipment
  • 2.8 Line up pumps to fill casing during running operation
3. Perform procedures for running casing
  • 3.1 Steady casing prior to stabbing
  • 3.2 Align casing for make-up
  • 3.3 Prepare next casing for running in
  • 3.4 Pull slips according to run in procedures
  • 3.5 Assist in running casing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB86 RIIOGD302E Trip casing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI4 RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) Qualification