This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and operate wells and associated equipment in the field.This unit of competency applies to work undertaken in any location in the field, including wells, nominated areas in the gathering system and other locations. This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the well/system. A unit comprises two or more components of plant/equipment that are operated together to produce product, including as appropriate to the facility:wellheadschokes and control valvesmetersflow lineshigh point ventslow point drainsvalves, including non-return and pressure/vacuum reliefpumps and their prime moversproduct separation unitsinstrumentation and control systems (e.g. variable speed drive (VSD) and proportional integral derivative (PID) control)testing equipmentpower unitsdrive headsflaresfuel gas systemschemical injection equipmentfield flaresstorage tanks.This unit of competency applies to field operators who are required to recognise, report and resolve problems, undertake readings and checks, and make adjustments to plant and equipment.In a typical scenario, the operator will be driving alone, on and off roads between wells and also to and from the base site or plant. While at a site, they will be operating and monitoring well and equipment performance by taking readings, making checks of and adjustments to plant and equipment. They will record and report their findings in accordance with procedures. They will also be expected to identify hazards and actual and potential process and plant problems and take action.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, or other senior operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.