List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
operate drilling fluids and mud pits on at least two occasions, including:
recognising and reporting equipment malfunction or failure
aligning valves in pits for operability and safety
operating and servicing mud treatment equipment
performing periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on mud condition equipment
operating and servicing transfer valve
weighing mud and performing viscosity checks
maintaining volumes and types of drilling fluids as required
regularly monitoring pit levels, mud properties and cuttings size
performing numerical calculations, including:
mud viscosity
mud weight
volume
uphole velocity
quantities
pressure
water loss.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply documentation, policies and procedures required to operate drilling fluids and mud pits
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the operation of drilling fluids and mud pits, including:
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
carrying out emergency response
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues
preparing written records and reports
rectifying any identified faults and malfunctions within scope of own role and escalating where required
work with others to undertake the operation of drilling fluids and mud pits that meet required outcomes, including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
warning signs of kicks
functions of mud pits
mud properties
types of drilling fluids
troubleshooting techniques relevant to operating drilling fluids and mud pits
key legislation required for operating drilling fluids and mud pits
key policies, procedures and established requirements for operating drilling fluids and mud pits, including those for:
mixing to ensure required properties in drilling fluid
mixing and handling chemicals according to manufacturer data sheet
storing chemicals
operating a forklift
safe operating procedures when operating equipment
identifying faults with, performing maintenance on and cleaning mud conditioning equipment
identifying and managing environmental issues.
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
personal protective equipment
equipment required to operate drilling fluids and mud pits
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.
Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.