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Elements and Performance Criteria
Performance Evidence
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, monitor and maintain mud systems on at least two occasions, including:recognising and reporting equipment malfunction or failureworking as directed by supervisor or mud engineeraligning, lubricating, inspecting, replacing and repairing valves in pits operating mud condition equipment, including:shakersdegasserdesilterdesandermud cleaneragitatorsmaintain and repair mud conditioning equipmentreplace screens and cones on shakers, desilters and desanders.During the above, the candidate must:locate and apply documentation, policies and procedures required for operating mud systemsimplement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating mud systems, including: identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risksidentifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues preparing written records and reportsrectifying any identified faults and malfunctions within scope of own role and escalating where requiredwork with others to undertake the operating of mud systems that meet required outcomes, including: complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedurescommunicating with others to receive and clarify work instructionscommunicating with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
Knowledge Evidence