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Conduct fishing operations

Conduct fishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV404D
State Code
WH783
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct fishing operations in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that may 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 compliance documentation relevant to the control of emergencies and critical situations and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Identify the responsible person for project accountability
  • 1.3 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions
  • 1.4 Identify and report all potential hazards
  • 1.5 Coordinate job requirementswith others at the site
2 Prepare pumping and fluid systems
  • 2.1 Confirm pumping and fluid parameters
  • 2.2 Ensure pumping and fluid parameters have been met by Derrickman
3 Make up required fishing equipment
  • 3.1 Confirm with authorised responsible person what is required to be run down hole
  • 3.2 Obtain and review SOP/JSA and/or manufacturers operating instruction for fishing tool/s to be used in the operation
  • 3.3 Assemble and record fishing tool/s details such as ID/OD/lengths
  • 3.4 Make up fishing assembly
4 Run in hole to latch fish
  • 4.1 Run to depth and parameters, and avoid well underbalance or hang-ups
  • 4.2 Trip tubing/rods while maintain well control
5 Progress to latch and retrieve fish
  • 5.1 Latch fish as per the running and latching procedure
  • 5.2 Trip out of hole while maintaining well control
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