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Manage well completion and rig release

Manage well completion and rig release

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV502E
State Code
OBV84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage well completion and rig release in drilling and well servicing. It prepares individuals to develop and monitor completion schedules, prepare rig releases and coordinate rig moves.It applies to those working in management roles. They generally perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy which require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for managing well completion and abandonment
  • 1.1 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply well and rig lease documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of 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 Confirm that prior to rig move, arrangements are in place for work orders and invoicing in line with contract requirements and servicing and 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 and disposal requirements and correct records are completed and processed
  • 3.3 Prepare shutdown list according to statutory and company requirements and distribute to crew for actioning
  • 3.4 Rig down according to statutory and company requirements and distribute to crew for actioning
  • 3.5 Rig down confirming 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH785 RIIWSV502D Manage well completion and rig release Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH5 RII50820 Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) Qualification
BFI1 RII51020 Diploma of Well Servicing Operations Qualification