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

RIIWSV303D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate fluid systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIWSV303D - Operate fluid systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate fluid systems in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, to the level of a Derrickman.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that may 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.

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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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 fluid operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is complaint
  • Obtain, read, clarify/confirm and apply work instructions
  • Identify and report all potential hazards
  • Select and use/wear personal protective equipment and protective clothing
  • Coordinate job requirements with others at the site
  • Confirm permits required and prepare written permits to work
       
Element: Maintain and repair fluid pumps
  • Check pony rod clamp is fitted correctly
  • Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump
  • Identify faults and report immediately
  • Identify, record and/or report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps
  • Maintain and replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats, gauges and wear plates of the fluid end of pump
       
Element: Operate and monitor fluid pumps
  • Carry out pre start checks
  • Set or adjust all critical equipment such as pop-off valve and or choke manifold/s to safe operating parameters
  • Test operational function of all valves and/or choke manifold/s in the fluid system
  • Pressure test system, record in writing and communicate issues identified
  • Confirm and identify flow path required for operation and pumping parameters
  • Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormalities
       
Element: Operate, maintain and repair fluid pumps
  • Check safety lines/restraints are in place, secure and functional
  • Engage and/or adjust appropriate equipment as directed by supervisor
  • Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications
  • Identify faults and report immediately
  • Identify, record in writing and report requirement for repair or maintenance of fluid conditioning equipment
  • Replace screens on shakers or cones on desilters/desanders
  • Replace bags/pods in filtration unit/s
  • Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all fluid treatment units
       
Element: Operate and service transfer valves in fluid pits/tanks or fluid pumps
  • Correctly align valves
  • Lubricate valve stems
  • Clean and inspect transfer valves
  • Replace or repair defective parts
       
Element: Identify and act upon variations in circulating medium during operation
  • Monitor, adjust and report pit/tank level
  • Monitor and report fluid properties
  • Monitor and report size of cuttings
  • Monitor and report volume of fluid returns
  • Prepare for emergency situations
       


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 fluid operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is complaint

1.2 Obtain, read, clarify/confirm and apply work instructions

1.3 Identify and report all potential hazards

1.4 Select and use/wear personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Coordinate job requirements with others at the site

1.6 Confirm permits required and prepare written permits to work

2. Maintain and repair fluid pumps

2.1 Check pony rod clamp is fitted correctly

2.2 Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump

2.3 Identify faults and report immediately

2.4 Identify, record and/or report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps

2.5 Maintain and replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats, gauges and wear plates of the fluid end of pump

3. Operate and monitor fluid pumps

3.1 Carry out pre start checks

3.2 Set or adjust all critical equipment such as pop-off valve and or choke manifold/s to safe operating parameters

3.3 Test operational function of all valves and/or choke manifold/s in the fluid system

3.4 Pressure test system, record in writing and communicate issues identified

3.5 Confirm and identify flow path required for operation and pumping parameters

3.6 Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormalities

4. Operate, maintain and repair fluid pumps

4.1 Check safety lines/restraints are in place, secure and functional

4.2 Engage and/or adjust appropriate equipment as directed by supervisor

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

4.4 Identify faults and report immediately

4.5 Identify, record in writing and report requirement for repair or maintenance of fluid conditioning equipment

4.6 Replace screens on shakers or cones on desilters/desanders

4.7 Replace bags/pods in filtration unit/s

4.8 Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all fluid treatment units

5. Operate and service transfer valves in fluid pits/tanks or fluid pumps

5.1 Correctly align valves

5.2 Lubricate valve stems

5.3 Clean and inspect transfer valves

5.4 Replace or repair defective parts

6. Identify and act upon variations in circulating medium during operation

6.1 Monitor, adjust and report pit/tank level

6.2 Monitor and report fluid properties

6.3 Monitor and report size of cuttings

6.4 Monitor and report volume of fluid returns

6.5 Prepare for emergency situations

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 evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete fluid system operations 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 throughout work activities

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

confirming and preparing required permits

carrying out operational maintenance, servicing, lubrication, cleaning and routine servicing of pumps/mud pumps

carrying out pre-start checks, set or adjust critical equipment and test operational function

carrying out inspection and fault finding on equipment

monitoring, reporting and adjusting:

pit/tank levels

fluid properties

size of cuttings

volume of fluid returns

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of operating fluid systems through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures

carrying out rig up procedures

using rigging and dogging practices

identifying auxiliary equipment functions and service requirements

identifying specific auxiliary rig up sequence

identifying safety and environmental issues

using communication equipment

carrying out emergency procedures

performing preventative maintenance

complying with workplace relations and award conditions

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 fluid operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is complaint

1.2 Obtain, read, clarify/confirm and apply work instructions

1.3 Identify and report all potential hazards

1.4 Select and use/wear personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Coordinate job requirements with others at the site

1.6 Confirm permits required and prepare written permits to work

2. Maintain and repair fluid pumps

2.1 Check pony rod clamp is fitted correctly

2.2 Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump

2.3 Identify faults and report immediately

2.4 Identify, record and/or report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps

2.5 Maintain and replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats, gauges and wear plates of the fluid end of pump

3. Operate and monitor fluid pumps

3.1 Carry out pre start checks

3.2 Set or adjust all critical equipment such as pop-off valve and or choke manifold/s to safe operating parameters

3.3 Test operational function of all valves and/or choke manifold/s in the fluid system

3.4 Pressure test system, record in writing and communicate issues identified

3.5 Confirm and identify flow path required for operation and pumping parameters

3.6 Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormalities

4. Operate, maintain and repair fluid pumps

4.1 Check safety lines/restraints are in place, secure and functional

4.2 Engage and/or adjust appropriate equipment as directed by supervisor

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

4.4 Identify faults and report immediately

4.5 Identify, record in writing and report requirement for repair or maintenance of fluid conditioning equipment

4.6 Replace screens on shakers or cones on desilters/desanders

4.7 Replace bags/pods in filtration unit/s

4.8 Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all fluid treatment units

5. Operate and service transfer valves in fluid pits/tanks or fluid pumps

5.1 Correctly align valves

5.2 Lubricate valve stems

5.3 Clean and inspect transfer valves

5.4 Replace or repair defective parts

6. Identify and act upon variations in circulating medium during operation

6.1 Monitor, adjust and report pit/tank level

6.2 Monitor and report fluid properties

6.3 Monitor and report size of cuttings

6.4 Monitor and report volume of fluid returns

6.5 Prepare for emergency situations

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 compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is complaint 
Obtain, read, clarify/confirm and apply work instructions 
Identify and report all potential hazards 
Select and use/wear personal protective equipment and protective clothing 
Coordinate job requirements with others at the site 
Confirm permits required and prepare written permits to work 
Check pony rod clamp is fitted correctly 
Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump 
Identify faults and report immediately 
Identify, record and/or report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps 
Maintain and replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats, gauges and wear plates of the fluid end of pump 
Carry out pre start checks 
Set or adjust all critical equipment such as pop-off valve and or choke manifold/s to safe operating parameters 
Test operational function of all valves and/or choke manifold/s in the fluid system 
Pressure test system, record in writing and communicate issues identified 
Confirm and identify flow path required for operation and pumping parameters 
Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormalities 
Check safety lines/restraints are in place, secure and functional 
Engage and/or adjust appropriate equipment as directed by supervisor 
Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications 
Identify faults and report immediately 
Identify, record in writing and report requirement for repair or maintenance of fluid conditioning equipment 
Replace screens on shakers or cones on desilters/desanders 
Replace bags/pods in filtration unit/s 
Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all fluid treatment units 
Correctly align valves 
Lubricate valve stems 
Clean and inspect transfer valves 
Replace or repair defective parts 
Monitor, adjust and report pit/tank level 
Monitor and report fluid properties 
Monitor and report size of cuttings 
Monitor and report volume of fluid returns 
Prepare for emergency situations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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