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.
1. Plan and prepare for operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply monitor, operate and maintain mud pits documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3. Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 1.5. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are communicated 1.6. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities 1.7. Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements |
2. Monitor operation of mud pump | 2.1. Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds and leaks 2.2. Check lubricating system, identify, record and report faults 2.3. Check pressure relief valve (PRV) setting 2.4. Check flow path 2.5. Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen, to correct pressure 2.6. Charge suction dampener to correct pressure |
3. Maintain and repair mud pumps | 3.1. Check all clamps when pump is turned off 3.2. Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump 3.3. Replace defective consumables 3.4. Check liners and swabs for size 3.5. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment including:
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
controlling identified hazards
carrying out emergency response
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues
preparing written records and reports
rectifying and/or reporting faults and malfunctions
works effectively with others to undertake and complete monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment that meets all of 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 resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
demonstrates completion of the monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
checking pressure relief valve (PRV) setting
checking flow path
charge discharge dampener with nitrogen, to correct pressure
identifying faults or potential faults and report immediately
checking all clamps when pump is turned off
lubricating gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump
identifying faults or potential faults and report immediately
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying the monitor, operate and maintain mud pits and equipment through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirements and procedures for:
identifying and managing risks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues
setting up work activity
site isolation, signage and erecting barriers
work health and safety
selecting and checking for faults, all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
carrying out work to specifications
applying standard working practices and procedures
applying correct methods to control identified hazards
applying technical solutions for shut down rig operations
using mud pumps
following emergency signals and procedures
following safe operating procedures when operating equipment
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 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. |
*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level