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

RIIOGN303E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate, monitor and maintain mud systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIOGN303E - Operate, monitor and maintain mud systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise warning signs of kick detections and operate and maintain mud systems, mud conditioning equipment and transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits. This unit applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to operate, monitor and maintain mud systems

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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
  • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate, monitor and maintain mud systems documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work according to operational and legislative requirements
  • Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
  • Confirm good oilfield practice when operating equipment
  • Align valves in pits and confirm correct pit usage
       
Element: Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment
  • Identify, confirm and adjust equipment according to instructions from supervisors or mud engineers
  • Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation according to specifications
  • Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel
  • Replace screens and cones on shakers, desilters and desanders according to manufacturer specifications
  • Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits
  • Align valves according to manufacturer specifications
  • Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves according to manufacturer specifications
  • Clean and inspect transfer valves according to manufacturer specifications
  • Replace and repair defective parts as required according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Monitor mud systems and 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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operate, monitor and maintain mud systems on at least two occasions, including:

recognising and reporting equipment malfunction or failure

working as directed by supervisor or mud engineer

aligning, lubricating, inspecting, replacing and repairing valves in pits

operating mud condition equipment, including:

shakers

degasser

desilter

desander

mud cleaner

agitators

maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment

replace screens and cones on shakers, desilters and desanders.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation, policies and procedures required for operating mud systems

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating mud systems, including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

preparing written records and reports

rectifying any identified faults and malfunctions within scope of own role and escalating where required

work with others to undertake the operating of mud systems that meet required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and established requirements for operating, monitoring and maintaining mud systems, including those for:

setting up work activity

work health and safety

identifying and managing environmental issues

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

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.
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
Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate, monitor and maintain mud systems documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 
Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received 
Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work according to operational and legislative requirements 
Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities 
Confirm good oilfield practice when operating equipment 
Align valves in pits and confirm correct pit usage 
Identify, confirm and adjust equipment according to instructions from supervisors or mud engineers 
Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation according to specifications 
Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel 
Replace screens and cones on shakers, desilters and desanders according to manufacturer specifications 
Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units according to manufacturer specifications 
Align valves according to manufacturer specifications 
Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves according to manufacturer specifications 
Clean and inspect transfer valves according to manufacturer specifications 
Replace and repair defective parts as required according to manufacturer specifications 
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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