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Unit of competency details

RIIWSV503D - Manage and monitor rig-up operations (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to RIIWSV503E - Manage and monitor rig-up operations 22/Sep/2020

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 3) 07/Dec/2014
2 (this release) 29/Jan/2014
(View details for release 1) 14/Nov/2013


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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030303 Mining Engineering  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030303 Mining Engineering  02/May/2014 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage and monitor rig-up operations 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

  • Drilling (Well Servicing)

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan and prepare to manage and monitor rig-up operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance 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 Commence operations

2.1 Assess rig up well servicing program and communicate details

2.2 Identify number and expertise of personnel required and obtained

2.3 Assign crews tasks. communicate verbally the requirements and supervise performance

2.4 Assess safety requirements and communicate to all parties

2.5 Undertake equipment checks and rectify/report faults in accordance with legislative/company requirements

2.6 Establish effluent disposal

2.7 Supervise spotting and rig assembly and rectify performance issues

2.8 Arrange and supervise engine power start-up

3 Prepare well control mix fluid

3.1 Reinforce fluid preparation and environmental requirements with crew members

3.2 Confirm circulation and rig up with crew

3.3 Undertake pre-spud safety inspection and confirm with crew and ensure compliance with regulatory/company requirements

3.4 Check fluid mixing procedure and properties against well servicing program and confirm verbally with crew

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

  • locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
  • works effectively with others to undertake and management of well servicing rig-up operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
  • complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
  • communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
  • communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements throughout work activities
  • demonstrates the requirements, procedures and techniques for the management of well servicing rig-up operations effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on one (1) occasion including:
  • interpreting well servicing rig up program and communicate to team members
  • identifying and assigning resources
  • assessing and implementing work health and safety requirements
  • establishing effluent disposal systems
  • coordinating engine power start-up
  • conducting pre-spud inspection

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of managing and monitoring rig-up operations through:

  • accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures
  • maintaining company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices
  • establishing and maintaining safe operating procedures for operating equipment
  • establishing and maintaining rig up procedures
  • maintaining safe rigging and dogging practices
  • identifying auxiliary equipment functions and service requirements
  • knowledge and application of specific auxiliary rig up sequence
  • safety and environmental issues
  • using communication equipment
  • establishing and preparing for emergency procedures
  • establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance
  • adhering to workplace relations and award conditions

Assessment Conditions

  • An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
  • this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
  • this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
  • an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; and,
  • where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272