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Trip production string for well servicing operations

Trip production string for well servicing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV302E
State Code
OBW11
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to trip production string for well servicing operations in drilling. It prepares individuals to trip tubulars and operate racking system. This unit applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.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 operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to trip production string for well servicing operations 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 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work according to operational and legislative requirements
  • 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities according to operational requirements
2. Prepare to trip tubulars
  • 2.1 Check grade/s of tubing
  • 2.2 Supervise crew in positioning tubing on racks
  • 2.3 Measure and record tubing
  • 2.4 Identify joint by the numerical order in which it will be run in the hole and its measured length
  • 2.5 Supervise crew to remove thread protectors, drift tubing, clean and lubricate threads
  • 2.6 Check for damage to joints, threads and sealing surfaces
  • 2.7 Assemble and check operating conditions of tubing running equipment, including slips, tongs, elevators, dog collar, protectors and tailing ropes
  • 2.8 Line up pumps to fill casing/take fluid during tripping operation
  • 2.9 Prepare rod racking system to stand back, run in, lay down or pick-up rod where applicable
3. Trip tubulars and operate racking system
  • 3.1 Visually check the elevator latch, identify faults and report as required
  • 3.2 Release rod from elevators and rack in proper position and secure when pulling out of the hole
  • 3.3 Latch elevators onto tubulars and stabilise while stabbed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH777 RIIWSV302D Well servicing trip production tubing / work string Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH7 RII32220 Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations Qualification