Elements and Performance Criteria

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures including:
Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)
petroleum regulations
duty of care
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
relevant permits
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
safety briefing/induction
pre-tour safety meeting
weekly safety meetings
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
toolbox
permit to work
communication through a variety of channels including:
2-way radio
hand signals
telephone
public address system
written work instructions
use of safety equipment including
fire protection
First Aid
survival
recording requirements including:
service and maintenance
replacement parts
pump operating logs
use of personal protective equipment including:
eye protection
hearing protection
gloves
footwear
hard hats
respirators
consideration of toxic substances
maintaining continuous communication
reacting to on-site emergencies
Hazards may include:
working in proximity to drilling rig
working in a variety of conditions including:
sun, rain, wind, storms
hot and cold
calm to severe weather conditions
24 hour operation
materials including:
flammable
toxic
corrosive
explosive
radioactive
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site personnel
Discharges may include:
liquids
gases
solids
Consumables may include:
fluid
liner
valves
seats
wear plates

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 monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment
working with others to undertake and complete monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of monitoring, operating and maintaining mud pits and equipment 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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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.
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
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring, operating and maintaining of mud pits and equipment
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.