Operate mud systems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIIOGN303D, 'Operate mud systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate mud systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIIOGN303D appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII31613 - Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
  • RII32013 - Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore)
  • RII31615 - Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
  • RII32015 - Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore)