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Assist in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
Assist in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD201A
RIIOGD201A
State Code
WB684
WB684
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2010
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
10/02/2010
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers assisting in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures, assisting in securing rigs for cyclones, rig moving or emergencies, participating in fire drills, and demonstrating safe working procedures. 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 maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
- 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 and conform to safe working practices
- 1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are read/passed on
- 1.5. Identify developing, emerging and existing critical situations and take actions appropriate to the situation
- 1.6. Activate relevant alarms in accordance with operational requirements
- 1.7. Take actions to control and alleviate the situation in accordance with operational and legislative requirements
- 1.8. Monitor the situation and take relevant actions to minimise risks to personnel, environment, process, plant and equipment.
- 1.9. Maintain reporting requirements in the event of a critical situation in accordance with safety management systems
2. Assist in securing rig for diverse weather conditions, rig moves or emergencies, as directed
- 2.1. Identify, analyse, clarify and confirm communication requirement and act on in accordance with company policies and procedures
- 2.2. Access, interpret, apply and maintain communication and information systems in a current and accurate state
3. Participate in fire drills
- 3.1. Recognise, activate and comply with fire alarm signals
- 3.2. Obtain and wear emergency personal protective equipment (including breathing apparatus and fear nought suit) as appropriate
- 3.3. Assist with operation of fire fighting equipment (portable extinguishers and fire hoses and nozzles) according to manufacturer's and site procedures
- 3.4. Identify and comply with fire team responsibilities and assigned fire station
- 3.5. Apply boundary cooling procedures and emergency ventilation shutdown procedures, where appropriate
- 3.6. Follow emergency muster and evacuation procedures if required
4. Demonstrate safe working procedures
- 4.1. Obtain and wear personal protective equipment, appropriate to task
- 4.2. Set and pull manual slips correctly
- 4.3. Operate make-up and break-out manual tongs correctly
- 4.4. Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with company and statutory operating procedures
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
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achieved targets
operational conditions
obtaining of required permits
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant of equipment defects
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Report potential hazards may include:
oral
written
hazard observation reports
rig safety audits
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
working in different weather conditions including:
extreme heat
extreme cold
wet weather - muddy conditions
dust storms
high winds/cyclone
day/night
Working practices may include:
individual operation
team operation
use of personal protective equipment
consideration of toxic substances (e.g. H2S)
continuous communication maintained
reacting to on-site emergencies
risk assessment/Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Briefing/handover details may include:
toolbox safety meeting
task specific - Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
pre-tour safety meeting
post drill critique
safety briefing/induction
weekly safety meetings
agreed procedures may include but are not limited to:
company
facility
client
permit to work
work inspection
location of potential hazards
PTW system
Critical situations may include:
operational difficulties, equipment/systems failure
extreme weather, poor visibility
equipment failure
leaks
kicks
gas and collision
escape and evacuation
man-overboard (where relevant)
helicopter emergency
oil
general emergency
communications failure
blocked escape routes
loss of chain of command
loss of structural integrity
loss of stability
vessel movement (where relevant)
fire/smoke/explosions
injured personnel
well control
Actions may include:
make safe
isolate
shutdown
evacuate work area
report
record
contain
rectify
proceed to muster point
follow instructions
prevent escalation
make safe
Alarms may include:
audible
warning gestures
oral warnings
fixed system specific to installation
Safety management systems may include:
organisational
installation
Communication may include:
2-way radio
intercom
telephone
hand signals
special signals for use with lifeline
public address system
written work instructions
Personal protective equipment may include:
safety helmet
safety footwear
safety glasses
gloves
riding belt
safety belt
life vest
safety goggles
H2S gas analyser equipment
respirators
Statutory operating procedures may include:
State Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
code of practice
Commonwealth Legislation
Australian standards
(PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (as relevant)
duty of care
environmental
Station Bill (international requirement)
petroleum regulations
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
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
specifications
quality of finished works
achieved targets
operational conditions
obtaining of required permits
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant of equipment defects
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Report potential hazards may include:
oral
written
hazard observation reports
rig safety audits
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
working in different weather conditions including:
extreme heat
extreme cold
wet weather - muddy conditions
dust storms
high winds/cyclone
day/night
Working practices may include:
individual operation
team operation
use of personal protective equipment
consideration of toxic substances (e.g. H2S)
continuous communication maintained
reacting to on-site emergencies
risk assessment/Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Briefing/handover details may include:
toolbox safety meeting
task specific - Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
pre-tour safety meeting
post drill critique
safety briefing/induction
weekly safety meetings
agreed procedures may include but are not limited to:
company
facility
client
permit to work
work inspection
location of potential hazards
PTW system
Critical situations may include:
operational difficulties, equipment/systems failure
extreme weather, poor visibility
equipment failure
leaks
kicks
gas and collision
escape and evacuation
man-overboard (where relevant)
helicopter emergency
oil
general emergency
communications failure
blocked escape routes
loss of chain of command
loss of structural integrity
loss of stability
vessel movement (where relevant)
fire/smoke/explosions
injured personnel
well control
Actions may include:
make safe
isolate
shutdown
evacuate work area
report
record
contain
rectify
proceed to muster point
follow instructions
prevent escalation
make safe
Alarms may include:
audible
warning gestures
oral warnings
fixed system specific to installation
Safety management systems may include:
organisational
installation
Communication may include:
2-way radio
intercom
telephone
hand signals
special signals for use with lifeline
public address system
written work instructions
Personal protective equipment may include:
safety helmet
safety footwear
safety glasses
gloves
riding belt
safety belt
life vest
safety goggles
H2S gas analyser equipment
respirators
Statutory operating procedures may include:
State Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
code of practice
Commonwealth Legislation
Australian standards
(PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (as relevant)
duty of care
environmental
Station Bill (international requirement)
petroleum regulations
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 assisting in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of assisting in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of rig safety and emergency procedures that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of assisting with rig safety and emergency procedure maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 maintenance of rig safety and emergency procedures
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 assisting in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of assisting in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures
working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of rig safety and emergency procedures that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of assisting with rig safety and emergency procedure maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 maintenance of rig safety and emergency procedures
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH507 | RIIOGD201D | Assist in maintaining rig safety and emergency procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W663 | RII21009 | Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas (Off shore) | Qualification |