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Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
RIISAM502E
State Code
OCD04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage movement of stock, plan and organise drilling equipment maintenance and overhauls, evaluate new and used equipment, and maintain inventories of items used on site in drilling. It applies to those working in management roles. They generally perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and that require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills. No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for managing drilling equipment maintenance
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity
  • 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
2. Manage movement of stock
  • 2.1 Identify plant, tools and equipment required for equipment maintenance
  • 2.2 Cost and plan delivery of stock, parts and consumables from suppliers according to work requirements
  • 2.3 Prepare and maintain checklist of all materials and spares
  • 2.4 Arrange for materials and spare parts to be stored safely and securely
  • 2.5 Identify wear to parts and relative frequency of replacement and determine replacement costs
  • 2.6 Develop and implement procedures for issue, return and recording of stock movement
  • 2.7 Maintain written records of parts usage according to workplace procedures
3. Plan and organise drilling equipment maintenance and overhauls
  • 3.1 Identify type and frequency of routine maintenance tasks
  • 3.2 Coordinate and communicate equipment maintenance and service, ensuring downtime is minimised
  • 3.3 Monitor performance of routine maintenance schedules, identify and rectify variances
  • 3.4 Investigate and arrange alternate suppliers for obtaining back-up or replacement equipment/stock
  • 3.5 Maintain written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
4. Evaluate new and used equipment
  • 4.1 Test materials and equipment to ensure continuing serviceability
  • 4.2 Monitor availability of new and used equipment
  • 4.3 Evaluate costs/benefits of replacing equipment, and develop recommendations for the purchase/lease of replacement equipment according to work requirements
  • 4.4 Maintain written records and produce reports according to workplace procedures
5. Maintain inventories of all items needed on site
  • 5.1 Monitor individual machine records
  • 5.2 Implement a stock control system to record stock levels, usages and maintain economic stock levels
  • 5.3 Maintain inventory levels, calculate/estimate requirements, place orders for stock and equipment in advance and ensure availability
  • 5.4 Monitor performance of stock control system, identify and rectify variances
  • 5.5 Use approved requisition/purchasing procedures to order parts and supplies
  • 5.6 Implement and maintain a hazardous substances/chemicals register
  • 5.7 Confirm resources/stock required for servicing is available
  • 5.8 Implement procedures to prevent/minimise waste or damage to spare parts in storage
  • 5.9 Report any problems with stock control or availability of parts to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH684 RIISAM502D Manage general drilling equipment maintenance Unit of competency