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Manage rig move and camp move

Manage rig move and camp move

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD506A
State Code
WB687
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
20
Description
This unit covers managing the rig out and camp move in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for managing rig move and camp move, establishing rig removal arrangements, loading out and moving. 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 rig move and camp move
  • 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. Establish rig removal arrangements
  • 2.1. Check, confirm and communicate drill rig movement and new location arrangements with company officers
  • 2.2. Make arrangements to gain statutory/local authority permission to move site and equipment
  • 2.3. Establish and follow a checklist of removal arrangements
  • 2.4. Make arrangements with transport company for rig removal
  • 2.5. Check right-of-way to new lease and confirm with appropriate parties
  • 2.6. Conduct pre-rig move safety meetings to ensure safe operation
3. Load out and move
  • 3.1. Confirm transport arrangements and directions to new lease
  • 3.2. Apply correct rigging practices for rig removal and loading
  • 3.3. Brief crews, assign specific tasks and monitor operations
  • 3.4. Monitor rig/camp move and complete and forward reports to appropriate parties
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
occupational health and safety (OHS)
oversize permits
state road rules and regulations
weight loading
environment
Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)
duty of care
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
rig and camp load lists
order of rig move
distance and road conditions
issues of concern if power line, bridges
weather conditions
time frames
securing of loads
safety briefing/induction
pre-tour safety meeting
weekly safety meetings
pre-job safety meeting
check of lifting equipment
wearing of personal protective equipment
sequence of loads
team operations
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:
mounted trailers
cranes
forklifts
water/fuel trucks
waste disposal trucks
maps
signage
Communicate may be via:
2-way radio
hand signals
telephone
public address system
written work instructions
internet and intranet
May be between:
crew
transport companies
relevant statutory or local authorities
company personnel

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 rig move and camp move
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of rig move and camp move
working with others to plan, prepare and manage rig move and camp move
evidence of the consistent successful management of rig move and camp move
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 rig move and camp move
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the management of rig move and camp move
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
WH530 RIIOGD506D Manage rig move and camp move Unit of competency
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