RIIOGN303E — Operate, monitor and maintain mud systems
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What an assessment for RIIOGN303E must cover
30 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 1 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Plan and prepare for operations
- 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate, monitor and maintain mud systems documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
- 1.3Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
- 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- 1.5Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
- 1.6Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work according to operational and legislative requirements
- 1.7Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
2 Operate mud system
- 2.1Confirm good oilfield practice when operating equipment
- 2.2Align valves in pits and confirm correct pit usage
3 Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment
- 3.1Identify, confirm and adjust equipment according to instructions from supervisors or mud engineers
- 3.2Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation according to specifications
- 3.3Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel
- 3.4Replace screens and cones on shakers, desilters and desanders according to manufacturer specifications
- 3.5Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units according to manufacturer specifications
4 Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits
- 4.1Align valves according to manufacturer specifications
- 4.2Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves according to manufacturer specifications
- 4.3Clean and inspect transfer valves according to manufacturer specifications
- 4.4Replace and repair defective parts as required according to manufacturer specifications
5 Monitor mud systems and recognise warning signs of kicks
- 5.1Monitor, adjust and report pit level
- 5.2Monitor and report mud properties
- 5.3Monitor and report size of cuttings
- 5.4Monitor and report volume of mud returns
Performance evidence
- operate, monitor and maintain mud systems on at least two occasions, including: recognising and reporting equipment malfunction or failure; working as directed by supervisor or mud engineer; aligning, lubricating, inspecting, replacing and repairing valves in pits; operating mud condition equipment, including: shakers, degasser, desilter, desander, mud cleaner, agitators; maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment; replace screens and cones on shakers, desilters and desanders.
- locate and apply documentation, policies and procedures required for operating mud systems
- implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating mud systems, including: identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks; identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues; preparing written records and reports; rectifying any identified faults and malfunctions within scope of own role and escalating where required
- work with others to undertake the operating of mud systems that meet required outcomes, including: complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures; communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions; communicating with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
Knowledge evidence
- key policies, procedures and established requirements for operating, monitoring and maintaining mud systems, including those for: setting up work activity; work health and safety; identifying and managing environmental issues; selecting all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks and checking for faults; carrying out work to specifications; identifying and confirming availability of permits.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
- Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite hazards during activities
- Oral communication: Uses verbal communication techniques to communicate with others
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What does an assessment tool for RIIOGN303E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIOGN303E needs to address all 30 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 1 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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