Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIOGN302E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate mud pumps

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGN302E - Operate mud pumps
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare
  • Access, interpret and apply operational mud pump 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
       
Element: Monitor mud pumps
  • 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
       
Element: Maintain and repair mud pumps
  • Check 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
       


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 operational mud pump 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 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

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 that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of mud pumps including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

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 the operation of mud pumps 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 operation of mud pumps that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

recognising and reporting equipment malfunction or failure

working as directed by driller in timely and efficient manner

checking pumps visually and aurally

checking piston lubrication system

setting pop-off valve

checking pressure of suction and discharge dampeners

charging discharge damper with nitrogen

lubricating and checking oil levels in gear end of pump

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

preparing replacement parts for fluid end

ensuring correct liners and swabs are in use

correctly aligning mud pump discharge valves

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in operating mud pumps:

compliance with legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

company and statutory safety guidelines, procedures and practices for:

emergency signals

safe operation of equipment

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

using mud pumps

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply operational mud pump 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 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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 operational mud pump 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 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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