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

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