IADC KSA Project - Drilling Engineering Association
IADC KSA Project - Drilling Engineering Association
IADC KSA Project - Drilling Engineering Association
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<strong>IADC</strong> Initiatives to Develop aHighly Credentialed WorkforceBrooke ComeauxCompetence & Learning Development Specialist, <strong>IADC</strong>
What are the <strong>KSA</strong>s?o Published in June 2001o 12 positions were developedo OIM, Toolpusher, Driller Assistant, Driller,Electrician, Mechanic, Motorman, CraneOperator, Derrickman, Floorman,Roustabout, HSEo List of minimum skills and abilities requiredto perform the jobo Available on the <strong>IADC</strong> web site
Current <strong>KSA</strong> Format
<strong>KSA</strong> <strong>Project</strong> Overviewo The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (<strong>KSA</strong>)project is <strong>IADC</strong>’s major drilling industryproject to develop enhanced competencyguidelines for virtually all rig based positionsthat can be sorted based on rig type,environment, geographic region, andequipment.
<strong>KSA</strong> <strong>Project</strong> Rationaleo Responds to both regulator and industry call for aglobally accepted recommended commoncompetence standardo Fulfills the need for industry developed andaccepted guidelines for assessing competence andevaluating performance for all rig based positionso Part of an effort to address the looming talentcrisis and increased staffing requirementso <strong>KSA</strong>s seen as a crucial step in developingworkforce capabilities
Phase 1 (complete)o World Mapping exercise which included in and outof industry modelso Global survey of the industry, trade organizations,and regulatory bodieso Review of survey results for best practice,templates and implementation modelso Defining of competencies for each positionidentified
Phase 2 & 3o Workgroup mapping of elements to positions andto database filters (in progress)o Construction and beta testing of relationaldatabase for delivering on-demand, unique <strong>KSA</strong>sby position (in progress)o Develop wiki page for continuous improvemento Develop recommended acceptable ranges ofperformance for each competence
Phase 2 & 3o Develop resource and reference librarieso Recommend various assessment methods for usein a competence assurance programo Identify additional rig-based support positionssuch as Mud Logger and Mud Engineer; develop<strong>KSA</strong>s for the additional positions using the sametemplate and process
Workgroup Data Organizer
<strong>KSA</strong> Databaseo An essential part of the <strong>KSA</strong> project involvesbuilding a relational database for delivering ondemand,unique <strong>KSA</strong>s by position.o The online database enables the user to narrow<strong>KSA</strong>s based on selection of specific criteriaoptions such as position, environment, rig type,equipment, geographic region, etc.o <strong>KSA</strong> (core competencies) will be generated basedon selected criteria. Additional competenciesmay be selected and added to create acustomized <strong>KSA</strong>s.
<strong>KSA</strong> Database
<strong>KSA</strong> Database
<strong>KSA</strong> Database
Brooke Comeauxbrooke.comeaux@iadc.orgCompetence & Learning Development Specialist, <strong>IADC</strong>
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