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Conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operations

Conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV301F
State Code
OCD25
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
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operations in drilling. It prepares individuals to handle tubulars and equipment, prepare hole for circulation with air/fluid, participate in head-up and pressure tests and clean out well bore/drill plugs. This unit applies to those working in an operational role. 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 derrick operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Clarify difficulties in carrying out instructions with the relevant personnel
  • 1.4 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities
  • 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work
  • 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities according to operational requirements
  • 1.8 Confirm availability of required quantities and type of consumables against operational requirements
  • 1.9 Select and use wear personal protective equipment and wear protective clothing required for work activities
  • 1.10 Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take required remedial action within functional responsibility
  • 1.11 Inform driller of status of derrick operating equipment
2. Handle tubulars and equipment
  • 2.1 Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements
  • 2.2 Assist in making and breaking connections where required
  • 2.3 Identify faults and defects and take required remedial action within functional responsibility
  • 2.4 Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques
3. Prepare hole for circulation with air/fluid
  • 3.1 Complete pre-raise and pre-circulation checks and establish required circulation
  • 3.2 Perform pre-spud safety checks
  • 3.3 Check all connections and valves to manifold and well head are in proper position as required
  • 3.4 Maintain drilling fluid volume and properties according to work requirements
  • 3.5 Inform driller of current operating conditions
  • 3.6 Maintain written inventory of circulation system and parts as required
  • 3.7 Check and record mud and fluid additives as required
  • 3.8 Follow all operator instructions
4. Participate in head-up and pressure test
  • 4.1 Prepare for necessary equipment changes
  • 4.2 Prepare drilling fluid according to work requirements
  • 4.3 Assist in nippling-up
  • 4.4 Assist driller in blow out prevention testing
5. Clean out well bore/drill plugs
  • 5.1 Consult driller and follow instructions
  • 5.2 Maintain housekeeping and safe practices during drilling according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 5.3 Assist in completion or abandonment of well
6. Prepare to commence drilling/circulating operations
  • 6.1 Align equipment on active systems for drilling/circulating
  • 6.2 Turn on and check all required machinery
  • 6.3 Watch for return sand report changes
  • 6.4 Measure and log pit, tank and fluid levels regularly as required
7. Assist driller on drill floor
  • 7.1 Assist in handling and nippling-up of blow out prevention stack
  • 7.2 Carry out role of assistant to driller when on drill floor
8. Shutdown rig and rig out
  • 8.1 Wash and drain circulation system
  • 8.2 Repair equipment according to manufacturer specifications and work requirements
  • 8.3 Store equipment according to safety requirements and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB61 RIIWSV301E Conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH7 RII32220 Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations Qualification