Unit of competency Outline

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Oversee drilling operations

Oversee drilling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD503D
State Code
WH527
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to oversee drilling operations in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to oversee drilling operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply overseeing drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
  • 1.6 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities
2. Organise drilling of surface hole
  • 2.1 Obtain copies of contract and well program, check and implement strategies designed and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 2.2 Select, obtain and confirm plant, tools, equipment and personnel are on hand for surface hole operations
  • 2.3 Prepare and check integrity of equipment, inspect casing and joints for damage
  • 2.4 Maintain written records and liaise with service companies to rectify faults
3. Supervise and participate in nippling up and pressure testing
  • 3.1 Organise equipment and nippling-up requirements for drilling out
  • 3.2 Identify and carry out pressure testing of all blow out prevention (BOP) equipment
  • 3.3 Carry out rig up to drill out
  • 3.4 Monitor drill out safety processes and test gauge leak off
4. Organise rig up and rig up to spud
  • 4.1 Assign crews to specific jobs and implement performance measures to monitor operations
  • 4.2 Implement monitoring strategies and checks in place to ensure integrity of operations
  • 4.3 Confirm verbal and written work instructions with operator’s representative for drilling hole
  • 4.4 Conduct crew meetings on total rig safety
  • 4.5 Report damage to plant, tools and equipment, repair or recommend corrective actions
  • 4.6 Ensure mud is mixed as per drilling program
  • 4.7 Carry out pre-spud safety inspections with circulation and spud-in established
  • 4.8 Undertake surveys and report variations to operator’s representative
  • 4.9 Maintain written records
  • 4.10 Supervise running in and cementing of casing with operators representative
5. Complete and abandon well
  • 5.1 Supervise completion and well abandonment with operator’s representative
  • 5.2 Make preparations to release rig and coordinate shutdown preparation list
  • 5.3 Abandon well
6. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 6.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • 6.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB686 RIIOGD503A Oversee drilling operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW89 RIIOGD503E Oversee drilling operations Unit of competency