Unit of competency Outline
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Manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
Manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
Unit of competency
National Code
RIISAM314A
RIISAM314A
State Code
WB472
WB472
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/01/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/01/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers managing of equipment maintenance in the oil and gas drilling industry. It includes: planning and preparing; checking new and used equipment; and planning and organising maintenance and overhauls.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for equipment maintenance
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the managing of equipment maintenance in the oil and gas drilling industry
- 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
- 1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
- 1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
2. Check new and used equipment
- 2.1. Test materials and equipment regularly
- 2.2. Monitor availability of new and used equipment
- 2.3. Evaluate costs/benefits of replacing equipment, and recommend/implement the purchase/lease of replacement equipment
- 2.4. Check stock levels and order spare parts and consumables in accordance with company procedure
- 2.5. Maintain communication between operators, company and suppliers
- 2.6. Check manufacturer's manuals/company procedures for currency and relevancy
3. Plan and organise maintenance and overhauls
- 3.1. Determine type and frequency of maintenance tasks
- 3.2. Organise equipment maintenance and service to ensure availability is maintained and downtime minimised
- 3.3. Monitor performance of maintenance schedules and take corrective action if necessary
- 3.4. Arrange sources for obtaining back up or replacement equipment
- 3.5. Allocate personnel to carry out maintenance tasks
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from:
briefings
handovers
plans and work orders
inductions
pre-tour safety meetings
weekly safety meetings
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
agreed procedures may include but are not limited to:
company
facility
client
Work instructions may include:
nature and scope of tasks,
specifications
quality of finished works
achievement targets,
operational conditions,
obtaining of permits required
site layout,
out of bounds areas,
worksite inspection requirements,
lighting conditions,
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
spillages
toxic chemicals
high pressure air and hydraulic fluid
rotating equipment
Coordination requirements may include
rig team
maintenance personnel
supervisors
suppliers
Cost items include:
plant equipment and hire
fuel, materials, drilling stores and bits
maintenance and drill string replacement
Scheduling may include:
flow charts
time lines/diagrams
planned maintenance manuals
Spare parts and consumables may be identifying by:
diagrams in makers' handbooks and other documents
lists in maker's handbooks and other documents
labels, bar codes etc, on items
Stock levels can be maintained by:
two bin system
re-order level system
re-order cycle system
any of the above operating with computer assistance
replenishment system
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from:
briefings
handovers
plans and work orders
inductions
pre-tour safety meetings
weekly safety meetings
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
agreed procedures may include but are not limited to:
company
facility
client
Work instructions may include:
nature and scope of tasks,
specifications
quality of finished works
achievement targets,
operational conditions,
obtaining of permits required
site layout,
out of bounds areas,
worksite inspection requirements,
lighting conditions,
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
spillages
toxic chemicals
high pressure air and hydraulic fluid
rotating equipment
Coordination requirements may include
rig team
maintenance personnel
supervisors
suppliers
Cost items include:
plant equipment and hire
fuel, materials, drilling stores and bits
maintenance and drill string replacement
Scheduling may include:
flow charts
time lines/diagrams
planned maintenance manuals
Spare parts and consumables may be identifying by:
diagrams in makers' handbooks and other documents
lists in maker's handbooks and other documents
labels, bar codes etc, on items
Stock levels can be maintained by:
two bin system
re-order level system
re-order cycle system
any of the above operating with computer assistance
replenishment system
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for managing oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
working with others to undertake and complete oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for managing oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
working with others to undertake and complete oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH679 | RIISAM314D | Manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance | Unit of competency |