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Rig up and rig down for well servicing operations

Rig up and rig down for well servicing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWSV401E
State Code
OBW05
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to applying rig up and rig down for well servicing in drilling. It prepares individuals to rig up, prepare for well servicing operations, prepare start operations, conduct operations according to instructions and rig down. It applies to those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine and are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others.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, interpret and confirm and apply work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and legislation 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 Carry out gas testing according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm well bore stability
  • 1.6 Confirm personnel coordination requirements at the site are met prior to commencement of work activities
  • 1.7 Carry out pre rig-up procedure inspections within scope of own role and according to standards for individual rigs
  • 1.8 Coordinate movement of load and sequence of installation and location according to rig movement plan
  • 1.9 Check equipment for damage and loss by moving contractor and report and BI according to requirements
2. Rig up
  • 2.1 Receive, acknowledge and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-up operations
  • 2.2 Receive detailed instructions on use and type of mud, fluid or air from the operator and distribute as required and to required specifications
  • 2.3 Identify potential rig-up problems and take corrective action as required and within scope of own role
  • 2.4 Keep rig manager informed of operations according to legislative and company requirements
3. Prepare for well servicing operations
  • 3.1 Check rig and hoist equipment, report damage to rig manager and record according to company policies and procedures as required
  • 3.2 Conduct equipment checks for nippling-up or cross-checked with required procedures
  • 3.3 Confirm and check handling equipment for required sizing and if fit for purpose
  • 3.4 Confirm availability of and inspect, clean, calibrate and record tubulars according to requirements
  • 3.5 Check well control equipment against work program requirements
  • 3.6 Identify special tool requirements and check if fit for purpose and approved for use
4. Prepare start operations
  • 4.1 Load rod racks with rod/down hole production equipment tubulars and position drill collars for immediate use
  • 4.2 Inspect /tubulars down hole running tools and prepare for operation
  • 4.3 Record in writing casing/tubular/down hole tallies and report to appropriate company officer
5. Conduct operations according to instructions
  • 5.1 Determine optimum circulating rates and operational penetration rates and check deviations are in accordance with operators’ program
  • 5.2 Check circulating equipment for immediate operation
  • 5.3 Check fluid quantity requirements with sufficient being in reserve to kill well and keep hole on full trip
  • 5.4 Record in writing fluid properties in tally book
  • 5.5 Operate all equipment according to manufacturer regulations and company procedures
  • 5.6 Maintain a sound working relationship with third party contractors
6. Rig down
  • 6.1 Receive and action rig manager authorisation to commence rig-down operations
  • 6.2 Identify potential rig-down problems and take corrective action as required and within scope of own role
  • 6.3 Keep rig manager informed of operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH780 RIIWSV401D Rig up and rig down for well servicing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI1 RII51020 Diploma of Well Servicing Operations Qualification
BFG8 RII41220 Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations Qualification