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Monitor, operate and maintain mud pits and equipment

Monitor, operate and maintain mud pits and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGF301D
State Code
WH537
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply monitor, operate and maintain mud pits and equipment in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operations
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply monitor, operate and maintain mud pits 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. Resolve 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 of necessary third party utilities
  • 1.7. Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements
2. Monitor operation of mud pump
  • 2.1. Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds and leaks
  • 2.2. Check lubricating system, identify, record and report faults
  • 2.3. Check pressure relief valve (PRV) setting
  • 2.4. Check flow path
  • 2.5. Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen, to correct pressure
  • 2.6. Charge suction dampener to correct pressure
3. Maintain and repair mud pumps
  • 3.1. Check all clamps when pump is turned off
  • 3.2. Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump
  • 3.3. Replace defective consumables
  • 3.4. Check liners and swabs for size
  • 3.5. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB225 RIIOGF301A Monitor, operate and maintain mud pits and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCC75 RIIOGF301E Monitor, operate and maintain mud pits and equipment Unit of competency