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Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
RIISAM502D
State Code
WH684
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage general drilling equipment maintenance in Drilling. This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for managing drilling equipment maintenance
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance 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 risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.5 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
2. Manage movement of stock
  • 2.1 Identify plant, tools and equipment required for equipment maintenance
  • 2.2 Cost and plan delivery of stock, parts and consumables from suppliers
  • 2.3 Prepare and maintain checklist of all materials and spares
  • 2.4 Arrange for materials and spare parts to be stored safely and securely
  • 2.5 Identify wear to parts and relative frequency of replacement and determine replacement costs
  • 2.6 Develop and implement procedures for issue, return and recording of stock movement
  • 2.7 Maintain written records of parts usage
3. Plan and organise drilling equipment maintenance and overhauls
  • 3.1 Identify type and frequency of routine maintenance tasks
  • 3.2 Coordinate and communicate equipment maintenance and service, ensuring downtime is minimised
  • 3.3 Monitor performance of routine maintenance schedules, identify and rectify variances
  • 3.4 Investigate and arrange alternate suppliers for obtaining back-up or replacement equipment/stock
  • 3.5 Maintain written maintenance records
4. Evaluate new and used equipment
  • 4.1 Test materials and equipment to ensure continuing serviceability
  • 4.2 Monitor availability of new and used equipment
  • 4.3 Evaluate costs/benefits of replacing equipment, and develop recommendations for the purchase/lease of replacement equipment
  • 4.4 Maintain written records and produce reports
5. Maintain inventories of all items needed on site
  • 5.1 Monitor individual machine records
  • 5.2 Implement a stock control system to record stock levels, usages and maintain economic stock levels
  • 5.3 Maintain inventory levels, calculate/estimate requirements, place orders for stock and equipment in advance and ensure availability
  • 5.4 Monitor performance of stock control system, identify and rectify variances
  • 5.5 Use approved requisition/purchasing procedures to order parts and supplies
  • 5.6 Implement and maintain a hazardous substances/chemicals register
  • 5.7 Ensure resources/stock required for servicing is available
  • 5.8 Implement procedures to prevent/minimise waste or damage to spare parts in storage
  • 5.9 Report any problems with stock control or availability of parts to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9332 RIISAM502B Manage general drilling equipment maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD04 RIISAM502E Manage general drilling equipment maintenance Unit of competency