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Operate mud pumps

Operate mud pumps

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGN302E
State Code
AWB68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply operate mud pumps 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
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply operational mud pump 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. Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements
  • 1.6. Adhere to coordination requirements with others at the site prior to, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are communicated
  • 1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
2. Monitor mud pumps
  • 2.1. Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds or noise
  • 2.2. Check piston lubricating system
  • 2.3. Check pop-off valve setting
  • 2.4. Check pressure of suction and discharge dampeners
  • 2.5. Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen
3. Maintain and repair mud pumps
  • 3.1. Check clamp when pump is turned off
  • 3.2. Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump
  • 3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report
  • 3.4. Identify, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps
  • 3.5. Replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats and wear plates of the fluid end of pump
  • 3.6. Ready replacement parts for fluid end of pump
  • 3.7. Select and use correct liners and swabs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH540 RIIOGN302D Operate mud pumps Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCC78 RIIOGN302F Operate mud pumps Unit of competency