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 operating and maintaining ancillary equipment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of ancillary equipment operation and maintenance

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

consistent timely completion of ancillary equipment operation and 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 operation and maintenance of ancillary equipment

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 and maintain ancillary equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment

recognise and report equipment malfunction or failure

supervise and train subordinates to provided standards

work as directed by driller timely and efficiently

maintain pumps in pump room

align, open and close valves as appropriate

use safety equipment, including fire protection, First Aid and vessel entry equipment

lubricate valve stems

replace defective parts in valves

operate and maintain chemical mixing pumps and equipment

clean and inspect mixing hopper and mixing area

isolate and look out equipment as required

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 and maintain ancillary equipment:

mud system ancillary equipment

company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices

safe operating procedures when operating equipment

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

use of communication methods, including:

2-way radio

intercom

telephone

oral instruction

written instruction

hand signals

telephone

public address system

weather conditions, including:

day/night

storm/lightning

hot/cold

wet/dry

non-routine drilling operations

discharge types and characteristics, including liquids, gases and solids

material characteristics, including flammable, toxic, corrosive and explosive

man management/rig management

company maintenance system

permit to work system

equipment isolation procedures

specialised hand tools

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

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

safe working practices

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

Statutory requirements may include:

OHS

duty of care

environment

(PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (where relevant)

petroleum regulations

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Briefing/handover details may include:

task specific information

pre-tour safety meeting

location of potential hazards

task specific - Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

supervision of floor crew

pump equipment maintenance

safety briefing/induction

weekly safety meetings

agreed procedures may include:

company

facility

client

toolbox

permit to work

Personal protective equipment may include:

eye protection

hearing protection

gloves

footwear

hard hats

respirators

Record may include recording:

service and maintenance details

replacement parts

Equipment may include:

mixing pumps

change pumps

desander

desilter

centrifuges

degaser

piping

valves

agitators

caustic mixing system

mud guns

mixing hoppers

shearing devices

(PVT) system

pit volume totaliser

lubrication pumps

bolt material system

chemical handling system

dust/fuel extraction system