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Manage well completion and rig release

Manage well completion and rig release

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV502D
State Code
WH785
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage well completion and rig release in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in management 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 managing well completion and abandonment
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply well and rig lease documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
  • 1.3 Identify, manage and report in writing all potential hazards
  • 1.4 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
2 Organise completion schedule
  • 2.1 Develop completion schedule in line with drilling contract and well prognosis
  • 2.2 Review and confirm lease details, notifications are forwarded to statutory, company, owner and contractor representatives
  • 2.3 Make preparations for release of rig and complete tour book records in accordance with company requirements
  • 2.4 Ensure that prior to rig move, arrangements are in place for work orders and invoicing in line with contract requirements and servicing/maintenance repairs of equipment
3 Complete rig release
  • 3.1 Make preparations to stack and move and communicate to all parties
  • 3.2 Assess environmental plan and that drilling fluids and waste storage/disposal requirements and correct records are completed and processed
  • 3.3 Prepare shutdown list in accordance with statutory/company requirements and distribute to crew for actioning
  • 3.4 Rig down in accordance with statutory/company requirements and distribute to crew for actioning
  • 3.5 Rig down ensuring that equipment, camp and rig are secured for removal
  • 3.6 Review contract requirements, complete written records and forward to appropriate officers
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV84 RIIWSV502E Manage well completion and rig release Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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J683 RII51013 Diploma of Well Servicing Operations Qualification