Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIOGD209F Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain ancillary equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGD209F - Operate and maintain ancillary equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain ancillary equipment in drilling. It prepares individuals to operate and maintain pumps, gate valves associated with mud system, chemical mixing pumps and equipment.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

ancillary equipment

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment
  • Obtain, read and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply operations and maintenance for ancillary equipment documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • Select the personal protective equipment required for work activity
  • Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work
  • Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
  • Inspect pumps for leaks and abnormal operation
  • Lubricate pumps as required
       
Element: Operate, maintain and repair gate valves associated with mud system
  • Align, open and close valves as required
  • Lubricate valve stems as required
  • Identify defective parts in valves and replace as required
       
Element: Operate and maintain chemical mixing pumps and equipment
  • Identify faults and potential faults and report immediately or rectify within scope of own role
  • Identify, record in writing and report as required need for pump and equipment repair or maintenance
  • Perform equipment checks as scheduled according to operational requirements and workplace procedures
  • Line up valves according to job requirements
  • Engage mixing and transfer pumps according to job requirements
  • Lubricate valves, mixing pumps and transfer pumps as required
  • Replace defective and malfunctioning parts and valves on pumps as required
  • Clean and inspect mixing hopper and mixing area according to workplace procedures
  • Isolate equipment as required
       


Evidence Required

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 and maintain ancillary equipment on at least two occasions, including:

performing equipment checks on five separate pieces of equipment from the following list:

mixing pumps

change pumps

desander

desilter

centrifuges

degaser

piping

valves

agitators

caustic mixing system

mud guns

mixing hoppers

shearing devices

pit volume totaliser (PVT) system

pit volume totaliser

lubrication pumps

bolt material system

chemical handling system

dust/fuel extraction system

lubricating valve stems

replacing defective parts in valves

operating and maintaining chemical mixing pumps and equipment

cleaning and inspecting mixing hopper and mixing area.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation required for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for completing ancillary equipment operation and maintenance, including:

maintaining pumps

recognising and reporting equipment malfunction or failure

aligning, opening and closing valves as required

isolating and locking out equipment as required

using fire protection, First Aid and other safety equipment as required

work with others to operate and maintain ancillary equipment that meets required outcomes, including:

working as directed by driller in timely and efficient manner.

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:

company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices

key policies, procedures and established requirements for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment, including those for:

operating equipment

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

using specialised hand tools

equipment isolation

communicating with other personnel prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities

mud system ancillary equipment types, functions and operating procedures

discharge types and characteristics, including liquids, gases and solids

material characteristics, including flammable, toxic, corrosive and explosive

permit to work system

drilling team roles and objectives.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain, read and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply operations and maintenance for ancillary equipment documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 
Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 
Select the personal protective equipment required for work activity 
Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received 
Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work 
Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities 
Inspect pumps for leaks and abnormal operation 
Lubricate pumps as required 
Align, open and close valves as required 
Lubricate valve stems as required 
Identify defective parts in valves and replace as required 
Identify faults and potential faults and report immediately or rectify within scope of own role 
Identify, record in writing and report as required need for pump and equipment repair or maintenance 
Perform equipment checks as scheduled according to operational requirements and workplace procedures 
Line up valves according to job requirements 
Engage mixing and transfer pumps according to job requirements 
Lubricate valves, mixing pumps and transfer pumps as required 
Replace defective and malfunctioning parts and valves on pumps as required 
Clean and inspect mixing hopper and mixing area according to workplace procedures 
Isolate equipment as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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