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 carrying out equipment and basic rig maintenance

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of equipment and basic rig maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of equipment and basic rigs that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of equipment and basic rig maintenance 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.

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 carrying out of equipment and basic rig maintenance

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 carry out equipment and basic rig maintenance:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for carrying out equipment and basic rig maintenance

report regularly to and work as directed by the driller/derrickman timely and efficiently

assemble rust scaling equipment

fit safety pins, where applicable

wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment

apply rust treatment undercoat/final coat correctly

clean and preserve equipment on completion

conduct pre-operating checks on forklift

conduct periodic maintenance on chain blocks, comealongs and crane hoists

examine hooks, shackles, slings, straps and baskets

keep work area clean

work within the company safety guidelines, procedures and practices

use safe operational practices when handling equipment

assemble surface preparation equipment correctly

ensure safety pins are in air hose fittings

wear appropriate protective clothing/equipment

prepare and paint surfaces

check, identify and report defects on rigging equipment

clean decks correctly

report immediately any malfunction or equipment failure

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 carry out equipment and basic rig maintenance:

occupational health and safety obligations

communication methods, including:

two-way radio

intercom

verbal

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions company and statutory guidelines, procedures and practices

maintenance procedures

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

numerical skills, to calculate measurements, mass, load dimensions and safety working loads

company equipment maintenance procedures

surface preparation equipment

safety pins and air hose fittings

safe operating procedures and practices

paint types and applications

rust treatment

equipment cleaning and preservation techniques

chain blocks, comealongs and crane hoist maintenance procedures

platform cleaning procedures

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

safe working practices

plant and equipment regulations

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

maintenance procedures

policies and procedures

(PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act

duty of care

petroleum regulations

work schedules

permits to work

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

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in a variety of conditions including:

day/night

hot/cold

wet/dry

storms - dust, lightning

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Briefing/handover details may include:

work inspections

location of potential hazards

completion of maintenance records

colour coding for slings and ropes

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

agreed procedures which may include:

company

facility

client

permit to work

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

goggles -sealed protective eyewear

breathing apparatus

hearing protection

correct footwear

Prepare surface may include:

pneumatic chipping and scaling equipment

hand chipping and scaling equipment

pneumatic or electric wire buffing equipment

hand wire brush

Equipment may include:

hand chipping and scaling equipment

pneumatic or electric wire buffing equipment

hand wire brush

paint and spraying compressor

Maintenance may include:

crane hoists

chains

blocks

comealongs

Periodical maintenance may include:

hooks

shackles

slicks

strops