RIISAM502E — Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

1. Plan and prepare for managing drilling equipment maintenance

• 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance 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 activity
• 1.5Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received

2. Manage movement of stock

• 2.1Identify plant, tools and equipment required for equipment maintenance
• 2.2Cost and plan delivery of stock, parts and consumables from suppliers according to work requirements
• 2.3Prepare and maintain checklist of all materials and spares
• 2.4Arrange for materials and spare parts to be stored safely and securely
• 2.5Identify wear to parts and relative frequency of replacement and determine replacement costs
• 2.6Develop and implement procedures for issue, return and recording of stock movement
• 2.7Maintain written records of parts usage according to workplace procedures

3. Plan and organise drilling equipment maintenance and overhauls

• 3.1Identify type and frequency of routine maintenance tasks
• 3.2Coordinate and communicate equipment maintenance and service, ensuring downtime is minimised
• 3.3Monitor performance of routine maintenance schedules, identify and rectify variances
• 3.4Investigate and arrange alternate suppliers for obtaining back-up or replacement equipment/stock
• 3.5Maintain written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

4. Evaluate new and used equipment

• 4.1Test materials and equipment to ensure continuing serviceability
• 4.2Monitor availability of new and used equipment
• 4.3Evaluate costs/benefits of replacing equipment, and develop recommendations for the purchase/lease of replacement equipment according to work requirements
• 4.4Maintain written records and produce reports according to workplace procedures

5. Maintain inventories of all items needed on site

• 5.1Monitor individual machine records
• 5.2Implement a stock control system to record stock levels, usages and maintain economic stock levels
• 5.3Maintain inventory levels, calculate/estimate requirements, place orders for stock and equipment in advance and ensure availability
• 5.4Monitor performance of stock control system, identify and rectify variances
• 5.5Use approved requisition/purchasing procedures to order parts and supplies
• 5.6Implement and maintain a hazardous substances/chemicals register
• 5.7Confirm resources/stock required for servicing is available
• 5.8Implement procedures to prevent/ minimise waste or damage to spare parts in storage
• 5.9Report any problems with stock control or availability of parts to relevant personnel

What does an assessment tool for RIISAM502E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM502E needs to address all 61 unit components: 5 elements with 30 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 12 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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