Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the coordination of air drilling operations in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for air drilling operations, and examining correct air drilling procedures. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, at worksites within:
- Drilling
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for coordination of air drilling operations |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 1.5. Apply air drilling and conventional mud drilling techniques 1.6. Apply occupational health and safety and emergency procedures to air and conventional mud drilling |
2. Examine correct air drilling procedures |
2.1. Demonstrate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for air drilling application 2.2. Identify and implement emergency response plan for air drilling operations 2.3. Obtain, interpret and apply pre-tour and pre-drilling checklists 2.4. Identify components that make up an air drilling package and explain their use to crew members 2.5. Identify and apply parameters to watch during operations whilst air drilling 2.6. Identify and secure crew numbers and expertise for air drilling operations 2.7. Identify and confirm conditions required to initialise the drilling of new holes in accordance with company procedures 2.8. Identify and explain test procedures to crew and carry out in accordance with company requirements 2.9. Identify and explain tripping procedures to crew and apply in accordance with company requirements 2.10. Determine and implement correct communications and record keeping procedures for air drilling operations |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to coordinate air drilling operations:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to coordinate air drilling operations:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Coordination requirements may include: |
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Communication channels may include: |
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Record keeping may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Drilling (Oil and Gas)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.