This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage movement of stock, plan and organise drilling equipment maintenance and overhauls, evaluate new and used equipment, and maintain inventories of items used on site in drilling.

It applies to those working in management roles. They generally perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and that require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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:

manage general drilling equipment maintenance on at least two occasions, including:

costing and planning delivery of stock, parts and consumables

ordering stock and scheduling equipment maintenance

develop and implementing procedures for issue, return and recording of stock movement

testing materials and equipment

implementing, maintaining and reviewing an inventory control system.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for managing general drilling equipment maintenance, including:

monitoring and maintaining stock levels

developing a cost/benefit analysis for requisition of replacement equipment

ordering equipment and consumables

monitoring routine maintenance schedules

implementing and maintaining a hazardous substance register

planning and preparing for equipment maintenance; managing movement of stock; planning and organising maintenance and overhauls; evaluating new and used equipment; and maintaining inventories of all items needed on site

work with others to manage general drilling equipment maintenance that meets all the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate 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:

key policies and procedures required to manage general drilling equipment maintenance, including those for:

hazard and risk identification and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

environmental issues

policy management

equipment maintenance

managing stock movement

storing materials and parts

costing and purchasing

procedures for identifying wear parts and relative frequency of replacement

purpose of stock control.

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

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to manage general drilling equipment maintenance

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 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:

*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.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Drilling.