Assessor Resource

RIIOGN302D
Operate mud pumps

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply operate mud pumps in Drilling.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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.

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply Operate mud pumps 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. Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements

1.6. Adhere to coordination requirements with others at the site prior to, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are communicated

1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities

2. Monitor mud pumps

2.1. Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds or noise

2.2. Check piston lubricating system

2.3. Check pop-off valve setting

2.4. Check pressure of suction and discharge dampeners

2.5. Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen

3. Maintain and repair mud pumps

3.1. Check pony rod clamp when pump is turned off

3.2. Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump

3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report

3.4. Identify, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps

3.5. Replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats and wear plates of the fluid end of pump

3.6. Ready replacement parts for fluid end of pump

3.7. Select and use correct liners and swabs

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply Operate mud pumps 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. Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements

1.6. Adhere to coordination requirements with others at the site prior to, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are communicated

1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities

2. Monitor mud pumps

2.1. Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds or noise

2.2. Check piston lubricating system

2.3. Check pop-off valve setting

2.4. Check pressure of suction and discharge dampeners

2.5. Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen

3. Maintain and repair mud pumps

3.1. Check pony rod clamp when pump is turned off

3.2. Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump

3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report

3.4. Identify, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps

3.5. Replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats and wear plates of the fluid end of pump

3.6. Ready replacement parts for fluid end of pump

3.7. Select and use correct liners and swabs

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply Operate mud pumps documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 
Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements 
Adhere to coordination requirements with others at the site prior to, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are communicated 
Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities 
Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds or noise 
Check piston lubricating system 
Check pop-off valve setting 
Check pressure of suction and discharge dampeners 
Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen 
Check pony rod clamp when pump is turned off 
Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump 
Identify faults or potential faults, record and report 
Identify, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps 
Replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats and wear plates of the fluid end of pump 
Ready replacement parts for fluid end of pump 
Select and use correct liners and swabs 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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