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Operate and maintain ancillary equipment

Operate and maintain ancillary equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD209F
State Code
OCC68
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain ancillary equipment in drilling. It prepares individuals to operate and maintain pumps, gate valves associated with mud system, chemical mixing pumps and equipment.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment
  • 1.1 Obtain, read and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply operations and maintenance for ancillary equipment 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 the personal protective equipment required for work activity
  • 1.5 Communicate with other personnel on site as required and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work
  • 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
2. Maintain pumps
  • 2.1 Inspect pumps for leaks and abnormal operation
  • 2.2 Lubricate pumps as required
3. Operate, maintain and repair gate valves associated with mud system
  • 3.1 Align, open and close valves as required
  • 3.2 Lubricate valve stems as required
  • 3.3 Identify defective parts in valves and replace as required
4. Operate and maintain chemical mixing pumps and equipment
  • 4.1 Identify faults and potential faults and report immediately or rectify within scope of own role
  • 4.2 Identify, record in writing and report as required need for pump and equipment repair or maintenance
  • 4.3 Perform equipment checks as scheduled according to operational requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Line up valves according to job requirements
  • 4.5 Engage mixing and transfer pumps according to job requirements
  • 4.6 Lubricate valves, mixing pumps and transfer pumps as required
  • 4.7 Replace defective and malfunctioning parts and valves on pumps as required
  • 4.8 Clean and inspect mixing hopper and mixing area according to workplace procedures
  • 4.9 Isolate equipment as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB90 RIIOGD209E Operate and maintain ancillary equipment Unit of competency