UNITS OF COMPETENCE

ASSISTANT DRILLER LEVEL - 7

This book belongs to: _________________________

Rig: _________________________

*Date Completed Basic Safety Skills Level __________________

*Date Completed Floorman Level __________________

**Date Completed Derrickman Level __________________

**Date Completed IWCF Driller Level __________________

Date Received: _________________________

Date Completed: _________________________

Completion Recorded by QHSET Coordinator

On (dd/mm/yyyy): _________________________

Signature: _________________________
Supervisor

Signature: _________________________
Rig OIM/MIC

Signature: _________________________
Rig Manager

The completed signatories indicate that the individual has achieved the required level of competency in
this position.

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 Units of Competence – Assistant Driller Level

INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the Aban In-House Training Programme. This Programme is designed to be

completed at the worksite (On the Task Training – OJT). On receipt of this booklet, discuss the
content with your Supervisor (Driller/Toolpusher).

**The Assistant Driller will have successfully completed the IWCF Drillers Level Certificate

*The Assistant Driller will, as a pre-requisite, have completed the Basic Safety Skills and
Floorman Competency Modules.

Page 3 lists the 14 units to be achieved. These units are not set-out in any specific training order
requirement as rig operations will dictate what can be achieved practically.

There is a sign-off element section at the end of this booklet.

Page 4 onwards itemises the individual elements of performance that must be achieved before
gaining one unit.

Example:

The 1st unit is entitled "Risk Assessment" (See Page 3).

Page 4 shows the 8 elements that have to be achieved to complete the 1st unit.

Your Supervisor will be required to assess your competence for each element. As you achieve
the required level for each element the Rig Supervisor would then initial and date that element.

On completion of all elements the Rig Supervisor would then initial and date that unit on Page
3.

On completion of all units please send the booklet to the Training Dept. for registration,
whereupon it will be returned to you.

There is no actual workbook associated with this OJT Module. The candidate will work with his
supervisor (Driller/Toolpusher) to complete this Module.

THIS BOOK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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 ASSISTANT DRILLER:- Units of Competence

UNITS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

1. To ensure Risk Assessment takes place for operations. ________ ____

(Including Permit To Work requirements)

2. To ensure equipment is ready for future operations. ________ ____

3. To organise crew for task to be done including toolbox talk ________ ____

4. To see that maintenance of drilling equipment is ________ ____

carried out.

5. To change out chart recorders (if applicable). ________ ____

6. To ensure tubular count is correct. ________ ____

7. To relieve driller on brake. ________ ____

8. To relieve derrickman at pumps or derrick. ________ ____

9. To understand circulating system. ________ ____

10. To understand mixing system. ________ ____

11. To understand manifold systems on drillfloor - ________ ____

standpipe and choke.

12. Be familiar with all aspects of drilling equipment and ________ ____
their uses.

13. To maintain safety standards and housekeeping. ________ ____

14. To be able to nipple up and down BOP's. ________ ____

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE – RISK ASSESSMENT

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

1) 1. Understands the Process for Assessing Risk. ________ ____

2. Able to correctly complete the PAR forms ________ ____

3. To ensure that, where required, the correct, ________ ____

Permit To Work is completed for the task.

4. Able to conduct a proper Pre-Task meeting. ________ ____

5. Ensures everyone understands their roles and ________ ____

Responsibilities during the task.

6. Ensures all task participants understand the Aban ________ ____

TOFS Process.

7. Understands what the Aban DROPS Policy is ________ ____

and includes it in pre-task discussions.

8. Conducts and after action review on task completion ________ ____

9. Understands, participates in and encourages others ________ ____

to use the Aban SMART process

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE – EQUIPMENT PREPARATION

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

2) 1. Has knowledge of next task of drilling phase. ________ ____

2. Ensures that equipment has been checked, ________ ____

maintained and functional prior to task.

3. Ensures any defects are repaired or reported. ________ ____

4. Has necessary spares on hand before start of task. ________ ____

5. To ensure that all safety equipment is at hand ________ ____

and that it has been checked.

6. That after completion of task all equipment is ________ ____

cleaned and stored away correctly.

7. That proper tools are available for task. ________ ____

8. Ensures all tools are restored to correct place. ________ ____

Any barriers installed are removed. All paperwork
is signed-off and work area is left clean and tidy.

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - ORGANISING CREWS

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

3) 1. Ensures that adequate personnel are available ________ ____

for the task.

2. That assigned people are competent of performing ________ ____

their assigned tasks.

3. That each man knows what is involved in the ________ ____

task.

4. That all safety precautions are being adhered ________ ____

to.

5. That the correct safety equipment is being used. ________ ____

6. That proper tools are being used on task. ________ ____

7. That if a banksman is required he is wearing a ________ ____

vest and has no other duties.

8. Understands that if the task/personnel change then ________ ____

A TOFS has to be called and the task reassessed.

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - MAINTENANCE DRILLING

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

4) 1. To see that maintenance of drilling equipment ________ ____

is carried out on a regular basis.

2. That correct oils and greases are used. ________ ____

3. To report any defects to mechanic or ________ ____

electrician.

4. To ensure that defects are reported to his relief ________ ____

if not completed on his tour.

5. To see that maintenance records are correct ________ ____

and up to date.

6. To understand why maintenance is carried out ________ ____

on a regular basis.

7. Ensures a good handover at shift-changes t ________ ____

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - CHART RECORDERS

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

5) 1. To change out geolograph and mud recorders ________ ____

at beginning of his tour.

2. To ensure that recorders are working properly. ________ ____

3. To ensure that charts are filed away properly. ________ ____

4. That charts are kept clean. ________ ____

5. Any information written on charts is legible/readable. ________ ____

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - TUBULAR COUNT

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

6) 1. To know different types and grades of tubulars. ________ ____

2. To know amount of tubulars on board rig. ________ ____

3. To check when first on shift that the tubular count ________ ____
is correct.

4. To log tubular count and breakdown for driller. ________ ____

5. To understand why it is important to keep a log ________ ____

of tubular's.

6. To pass on to relief if tubular's have been ________ ____

removed from rig.

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - RELIEVE DRILLER

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

7) 1. To have an understanding of drillers console. ________ ____

2. To be able to operate drillers console. ________ ____

3. To be able to trip drill string. ________ ____

4. To be able to drill ahead. ________ ____

5. To be able to make connections. ________ ____

6. To be able to run casing. ________ ____

7. To be able to operate BOP panel. ________ ____

8. To be able to select power assignments. ________ ____

9. To be able to recognise well warning signs. ________ ____

10. To be able to supervise the drill crew in a safe ________ ____

and competent manner.

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - RELIEVE DERRICKMAN

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

8) 1. To have good knowledge of mud pumps. ________ ____

2. To have good knowledge of mixing system. ________ ____

3. To have good knowledge of mud pit system. ________ ____

4. To have good knowledge of bulk chemical ________ ____

system.

5. To have good knowledge of mud cleaning ________ ____

equipment.

6. To have good knowledge of degasser unit. ________ ____

7. To be able to work derrick correctly and safely. ________ ____

8. To be able to recognise when swabs, liners, ________ ____

valves and valve seats require replacing.

9. To be able to work on mud pumps for changing ________ ____

out of expendable parts in a correct and safe way.

10. To be able to work on shakers in a correct and ________ ____

safe manner.

11. To be able to work on degasser in a correct ________ ____

and safe manner.

12. To be able to work on desilter and desander ________ ____

in a safe manner.

13. To be able to take samples of mud for weights ________ ____

and viscosity's and record same.

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - CIRCULATING SYSTEM

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

9) 1. To understand the full cycle of the mud from ________ ____

mud pits - mud pumps - pump manifold -
stand pipe manifold - stand pipe - Mud hose -
Top Drive - drill string - jets -
annulars - BOP's - bell nipple - flow line -
shaker box - shakers - sand trap - settling tank -
degasser tank - mud pits at sand trap stage it can
also be pumped to mud cleaning equipment desander
or desilter.

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 ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - MIXING SYSTEM

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

10) 1. To be able to line up mud pit's to mixing ________ ____

hoppers.

2. To be able to line up bulk chemical tanks to _______ ____

mixing hoppers.

3. To be able to mix chemicals into mud in a safe ________ ____

and competent manner.

4. To supervise the mixing of chemicals to the ________ ____

mud system.

5. To ensure that the proper safety equipment ________ ____

being used when mixing chemicals.

6. To monitor mud weight and viscosity. ________ ____

7. To monitor pit levels. ________ ____

8. To be able to line up mud tanks to circulate ________ ____

through mud cleaning equipment.

9. To be able to line up mud tanks to circulate ________ ____

through degasser

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - STANDPIPE AND CHOKE

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

11) 1. To know where lines go on stand pipe manifold. ________ ____

2. To be able to line up stand pipe for task being ________ ____

done.

3. To know where lines go on choke manifold. ________ ____

4. To be able to line up choke manifold for task ________ ____

being conducted.

5. Able to inspect/change seals on choke manifold valves.________ ____

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - DRILLING EQUIPMENT

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

12) 1. To be familiar with types of drill bits and uses. ________ ____

2. To be familiar with different types and grades ________ ____

of tubulars there uses and position in drill
string.

3. To be familiar with different types of elevators ________ ____

and their uses.

4. To be familiar with different types of tongs and ________ ____

their uses.

5. To be familiar with different types of slips and ________ ____

their uses.

6. To be familiar with the power system. ________ ____

7. To be familiar with the hoisting system. ________ ____

8. To be familiar with the BOP system. ________ ____

9. To be familiar with the rotating system. ________ ____

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE – GENERAL SAFETY AND
HOUSEKEEPING

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

12) 1. To ensure that the correct safety equipment ________ ____

is being used when necessary.

2. That safety equipment is checked properly and ________ ____

is being maintained.

3. That after completion of all equipment is ________ ____

cleaned and stored away properly.

4. That work areas are kept in a clean and safe ________ ____
condition.

5. That safety meetings are attended. ________ ____

6. That safety records are kept up to date. ________ ____

7. That personnel are made aware of their ________ ____

obligation to safety.

8. That safety equipment is being worn. ________ ____

9. That proper type of equipment is being used ________ ____

for task.

10. That proper permits are obtained and adhered ________ ____
to for task.

11. That derrick log book is being used. ________ ____

12. Able to conduct DROPS inspections. ________ ____

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ASST. DRILLER - ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - B.O.P'S

ELEMENTS RECORD OF
COMPLETION

Initials of Date
Supervisor

13) 1. To disconnect if necessary choke and kill lines. ________ ____

2. To disconnect bell nipple and flowline. ________ ____

3. To ensure that all tools are removed from ________ ____

B.O.P's before they are lifted (drops).

4. To use safety harness when required. ________ ____

5. To clean and check seal rings and grooves for ________ ____
damage.

6. To drain B.O.P's of fluid. ________ ____

7. Any damage to grooves are reported and seal ________ ____

rings are replaced if damaged.

8. To ensure that clamps and bolts are tightened ________ ____

properly and evenly to provide an even seal.

9. That safety barriers are placed around work ________ ____

area to stop non essential personnel entering.

10. That all hatch covers are replaced. ________ ____

11. That area is left clean and safe after task has ________ ____
been completed.

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