This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply blow out prevention (BOP) operational procedures in coal mining and drilling. It prepares individuals to apply well control strategies, coordinate crew activities, operate and monitor equipment and processes and apply well kill procedures.

This unit applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.