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Manage well completion and abandonment

Manage well completion and abandonment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD508A
State Code
WB220
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/01/2011
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
21/01/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers managing the completion and abandonment of wells in the onshore drilling industry.  It includes planning and preparing for managing well completion and abandonment, organising the completion schedule, and completing well abandonment. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for managing well completion and abandonment
  • 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
2. Organise completion schedule
  • 2.1. Develop completion schedule in line with drilling contract and well prognosis
  • 2.2. Review and confirm lease details, as necessary 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 statutory and 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 well abandonment
  • 3.1. Make preparations to stack and move and communicate to all parties
  • 3.2. Assess environmental plan and that mud 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 records and forward to appropriate officers
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.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
licence checks
load permits
decontamination certificates if moving between quarantine areas
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
pre-start safety meetings prior to commencement of each work day
delegation of work responsibilities to various teams re: load-out or rig-up
set route for rig move
emergency procedures to follow if lost or disabled
road conditions
new location whereabouts and access
name of property owners (where applicable)
safety procedures
environmental considerations
completion sequence
well head preparation
preparation and inspection of loading slings and chains
material availability if maintenance, servicing or repair is to occur
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achieved targets
operational conditions
obtaining of required permits
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant of equipment defects
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
working in different conditions including:
night time operations
day time operations
hot climates
cold climates
wet weather conditions
high wind
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Equipment may include:
cranes
front-end loaders using bucket or forks
winch trucks
prime movers with trailers and dog trailers
carrier mounted rigs and service units
Communicate may include by:
2-way radio
hand signals
telephone
public address system
written work instructions
internet/intranet
Records may include:
tour book
request of materials received
transport manifests

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.
Overview of assessment

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:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for managing well completion and abandonment
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of well completion and abandonment
working with others to plan, prepare and manage well completion and abandonment
evidence of the consistent successful management of well completion and abandonment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the management of well completion and abandonment
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the management of well completion and abandonment
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH532 RIIOGD508D Manage well completion and abandonment Unit of competency
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