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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment | 1.1 Obtain, read and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply operations and maintenance for ancillary equipment documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 1.4 Select the personal protective equipment required for work activity 1.5 Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities |
2. Maintain pumps | 2.1 Inspect pumps for leaks and abnormal operation 2.2 Lubricate pumps as required |
3. Operate, maintain and repair gate valves associated with mud system | 3.1 Align, open and close valves as required 3.2 Lubricate valve stems as required 3.3 Identify defective parts in valves and replace as required |
4. Operate and maintain chemical mixing pumps and equipment | 4.1 Identify faults and potential faults and report immediately or rectify within scope of own role 4.2 Identify, record in writing and report as required need for pump and equipment repair or maintenance 4.3 Perform equipment checks as scheduled according to operational requirements and workplace procedures 4.4 Line up valves according to job requirements 4.5 Engage mixing and transfer pumps according to job requirements 4.6 Lubricate valves, mixing pumps and transfer pumps as required 4.7 Replace defective and malfunctioning parts and valves on pumps as required 4.8 Clean and inspect mixing hopper and mixing area according to workplace procedures 4.9 Isolate equipment as required |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Oral communication | Listens to short, explicit instructions for work procedures and asks questions to clarify and confirm |
Writing | Produces and completes workplace reports using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions |
Self-management | Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite hazards during activities |
Sectors
Drilling