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

RIIOGN303D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate mud systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGN303D - Operate mud systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply operate mud systems in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; 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 for operations
  • Access, interpret and apply Operate mud systems 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
  • 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 and status of necessary permits
  • Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
       
Element: Operate mud system
  • Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment
  • Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage
       
Element: Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment
  • Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction
  • Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications
  • Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel
  • Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance
  • Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders
  • Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units
       
Element: Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits
  • Align valves
  • Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves
  • Clean and inspect transfer valves
  • Replace or repair defective parts
       
Element: Recognise warning signs of kicks
  • Monitor, adjust and report pit level
  • Monitor and report mud properties
  • Monitor and report size of cuttings
  • Monitor and report volume of mud returns
       
Element: Plan and prepare for operations
  • Access, interpret and apply Operate mud systems 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
  • 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 and status of necessary permits
  • Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
       
Element: Operate mud system
  • Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment
  • Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage
       
Element: Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment
  • Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction
  • Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications
  • Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel
  • Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance
  • Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders
  • Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units
       
Element: Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits
  • Align valves
  • Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves
  • Clean and inspect transfer valves
  • Replace or repair defective parts
       
Element: Recognise warning signs of kicks
  • Monitor, adjust and report pit level
  • Monitor and report mud properties
  • Monitor and report size of cuttings
  • Monitor and report volume of mud returns
       


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 for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply Operate mud systems 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. 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

1.6. Confirm availability and status of necessary permits

1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities

2. Operate mud system

2.1. Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment

2.2. Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage

3. Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment

3.1. Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction

3.2. Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications

3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel

3.4. Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance

3.5. Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders

3.6. Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units

4. Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits

4.1. Align valves

4.2. Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves

4.3. Clean and inspect transfer valves

4.4. Replace or repair defective parts

5. Recognise warning signs of kicks

5.1. Monitor, adjust and report pit level

5.2. Monitor and report mud properties

5.3. Monitor and report size of cuttings

5.4. Monitor and report volume of mud returns

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

recognise and report equipment malfunction or failure

work as directed by supervisor or mud engineer timely and efficiently

align, lubricate, inspect, replace and repair valves in pits

operate mud condition equipment, including shakers, degasser, desilter, desander, mud cleaner and agitators

maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment

replace screens and cones on shakers and desilters/desanders

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying the operate mud systems through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

setting up work activity

work health and safety

selecting and checking for faults, all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to specifications

identifying and confirming availability of permits

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 for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply Operate mud systems 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. 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

1.6. Confirm availability and status of necessary permits

1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities

2. Operate mud system

2.1. Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment

2.2. Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage

3. Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment

3.1. Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction

3.2. Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications

3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel

3.4. Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance

3.5. Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders

3.6. Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units

4. Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits

4.1. Align valves

4.2. Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves

4.3. Clean and inspect transfer valves

4.4. Replace or repair defective parts

5. Recognise warning signs of kicks

5.1. Monitor, adjust and report pit level

5.2. Monitor and report mud properties

5.3. Monitor and report size of cuttings

5.4. Monitor and report volume of mud returns

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 Operate mud systems 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 
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 and status of necessary permits 
Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities 
Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment 
Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage 
Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction 
Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications 
Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel 
Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance 
Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders 
Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units 
Align valves 
Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves 
Clean and inspect transfer valves 
Replace or repair defective parts 
Monitor, adjust and report pit level 
Monitor and report mud properties 
Monitor and report size of cuttings 
Monitor and report volume of mud returns 
Access, interpret and apply Operate mud systems 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 
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 and status of necessary permits 
Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities 
Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment 
Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage 
Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction 
Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications 
Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel 
Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance 
Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders 
Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units 
Align valves 
Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves 
Clean and inspect transfer valves 
Replace or repair defective parts 
Monitor, adjust and report pit level 
Monitor and report mud properties 
Monitor and report size of cuttings 
Monitor and report volume of mud returns 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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