Elements and Performance Criteria

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 including:
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
environmental guidelines
specifications
operator's instructions
drilling program
technical information
Petroleum Act
daily pre-tour checklist
daily pre-drilling checklist
Job Sheet Analysis (JSA)
API RP 53
API RP 59 (if applicable)
site specific manual
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:
discussing and confirming drill program requirements with crew members
pre-job requirements
drilling parameters, which may include:
surveys
pressure testing
conditioning the hole
circulating and penetration rates
mud properties
BHA performance parameters, which may include, make-up torque
ancillary operation, which may include:
logging
cementing
rig-up operations
pre-tour safety meeting
safety meeting/briefing
handover with oncoming driller
maintaining records including:
tour sheet
API metric tour report
kill sheet
incident report form
drilling line record sheet
shut-in procedures
weekly safety meeting report
pre-tour safety meeting report
warning/counselling record
equipment damage report
taking remedial action including alteration to drilling program as approved by operator's representative via operator company head office
nature and scope of tasks
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 instructing and communicating with:
drill crew
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
contractors
supervisors
site personnel
Equipment may include:
wellhead equipment
casing centraliser and nails
thread lubricant
cement plugs
cement mix chemicals
bottom hole assembly (BHA)
tubulars
mud equipment
Records may include:
WIP sheets
WIP volumes
Kill sheets
Slow circulation rates (SCR)
Communication may be via a range of channels which may include:
2-way radio
hand signals
telephone
public address system
written work instructions
intranet and internet

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 conducting drilling operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of drilling operations
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct drilling operations
evidence of the consistent successful conduct of drilling operations
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 drilling operations
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of drilling operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.