The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operation of mud pumps

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of mud pumps

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of mud pumps that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely operation of mud pumps that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of mud pumps

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to operate mud pumps:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operation of mud pumps

recognise and report equipment malfunction or failure

supervise and train subordinates to provided standards

work as directed by driller timely and efficiently

check pumps visually and aurally

check piston lubrication system

set pop-off valve

check pressure of suction and discharge dampeners

charge discharge damper with nitrogen

check pony rod clamp

lubricate and check oil levels in gear end of pump

replace swabs, liners, valves, seats and wear plates of fluid end of pump

prepare replacement parts for fluid end

ensure correct liners and swabs are in use

align correctly mud pump discharge valves

read:

job instructions

manufacturer's instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to operate mud pumps:

mud pumps

company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices

emergency signals and procedures

safe operating procedures when operating equipment

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

occupational health and safety

duty of care

environmental

petroleum regulations

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

permits

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

review of operational requirements

maintenance and inspection of pumping equipment

maintain fluid system to pumps

review PTW requirements

pre-tour safety meeting

review of relative Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

communication through a range of channels including:

2-way radio

intercom

telephone

written instruction

oral instruction

hand signals

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in a variety of conditions including:

day/night

storms and lightning

hot/cold

wet/dry (dusty)

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Record may include:

service and maintenance

replacement and parts

pump operating logs