Offshore Drilling Operations
Level 1
Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority and Cogent
Accredited from 9 October 2001 to 31 October 2007
Group award number: G6M1 21
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Cogent. Cogent draws its membership from within the petroleum refining and distribution industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
D7X0 04
Contribute to the Safety, Health and Environmental Protection
1Conform to legislative and general safety, health and environmental requirements
2Contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
D7XD 04
Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationship
1Create and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues and visitors
2Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and visitors
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
D7X4 04
Handle Cargo on an Offshore Installation
1Offload and stow deck and bulk cargo
2Prepare and back-load deck cargo
3Communicate instructions for crane operations
D7X5 04
Maintain the Work Environment
1Prepare the work environment for maintenance
2Carry out routine cleaning, lubricating and painting activities
D7XC 04
Support Drill Floor Operations
1Prepare to handle tubulars and drilling equipment
2Prepare tubulars for use
3Secure loads for transfer to the drill floor
4Operate a tugger
D7WW 04
Carry Out Drilling Operations
1Prepare the drill floor for drilling operations
2Make up stands while drilling
3Run and monitor shale shakers
D7WX 04
Carry Out Tripping Operations
1Organise the handling equipment for tripping operations
2Trip tubulars into and out of the hole
D7WY 04
Contribute to Casing and Tubing Operations
1Organise the handling equipment for casing and tubing operations
2Assist in the running of casings and tubings
Additional units
Candidates may also complete any of the following units, which do not form part of the qualification:
D7X2 04
Contribute to the Transfer Of Passengers and Freight
1Contribute to the transfer of passengers
2Contribute to the transfer of freight
D7WT 04
Assist in the Preparation of Blowout Preventers (BOP’s and High Pressure Testing Operations)
1Contribute to the preparations of BOP’s
2Assist with the make up and rig down of high pressure lines
D7XA 04
Supply the Drill Floor Using Automated Racking Equipment
1Prepare tubulars for transfer using automated racking equipment
2Maintain the supply of tubulars to automated racking equipment
3Monitor and maintain the running of automated racking equipment
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact:
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