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Plan and evaluate rig operations

Plan and evaluate rig operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD502E
State Code
OBW45
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and evaluate rig operations in drilling. It prepares individuals to establish risk management strategies and implement a rig safety compliance system. It applies to those working in supervisory 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 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. Prepare for planning and evaluating rig operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply plan and evaluate rig operations 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 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.5 Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities
  • 1.6 Identify financial and insurance implications of non-conformance and notify appropriate personnel and authorities as required
2. Evaluate and establish risk management strategies
  • 2.1 Identify role and legal responsibilities of rig managers, supervisors and personnel and implement measures to manage responsibilities
  • 2.2 Examine, interpret and implement processes for regulations, code of practice and specific site manuals
  • 2.3 Access, interpret and apply understanding of auditing workplace hazards, evaluate findings and implement control measures
  • 2.4 Establish on-site meeting processes for communicating and resolving safety issues with personnel and required authorities
  • 2.5 Evaluate rig operations and performance, communicate with client and implement changes as required
  • 2.6 Identify and implement coaching and mentoring arrangements and design required training and corrective strategies for performance issues
3. Implement rig safety compliance system
  • 3.1 Identify and implement site communication requirements
  • 3.2 Identify and demonstrate radio communication strategies and reporting techniques
  • 3.3 Maintain systems, written records and reporting procedures according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Identify and investigate non-conformances, report and implement corrective strategies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH526 RIIOGD502D Plan and evaluate rig operations 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