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Carry out drilling industry operational maintenance

Carry out drilling industry operational maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
RIISAM215E
State Code
OBV92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform drilling checks and maintenance, including of all downhole tools, other drilling consumables, equipment and machinery.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to carry out drilling Industry operational maintenance
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply drilling service and maintenance documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity
  • 1.5 Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
  • 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fires, accidents and other emergencies
2. Carry out pre-drilling checks and maintenance
  • 2.1 Carry out predrilling checks according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2 Complete workplace and/or site documentation according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Access and apply lubrication schedule according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Top up fluid levels and bleed lines according to work requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.5 Check filters and clean/replace as required
  • 2.6 Check security of all circulation systems
  • 2.7 Ensure cabin and windscreen are clean and seat belts and windscreen washer function
3. Perform machine checks
  • 3.1 Carry out equipment inspection, servicing and lubrication according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.2 Identify faults or potential faults
  • 3.3 Observe isolation/tag out/lock out procedures
  • 3.4 Identify, record and/or report requirement for repair or maintenance and critical timeline for rectification
  • 3.5 Monitor effectiveness of maintenance performed
4. Maintain all down hole tools and other drilling consumables
  • 4.1 Carry out component maintenance according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.2 Maintain and store tools and consumables according to workplace procedures
5. Perform machinery maintenance
  • 5.1 Access and apply scheduled machinery servicing, maintenance and overhauls
  • 5.2 Use tag out/lock out when servicing
  • 5.3 Carry out minor servicing of equipment according to manufacturer specification
  • 5.4 Carry out routine inspection, servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Read and apply instructions on maintenance procedures, lubrication tasks and filter change/service
  • 5.6 Identify, record and replace worn parts according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 5.7 Conduct diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques and take remedial action
  • 5.8 Identify operational faults in and maintain hydraulic systems
  • 5.9 Report service and repair requirements and take remedial action according to workplace procedures
6. Perform equipment and machinery field repairs
  • 6.1 Isolate and rectify equipment faults according to manufacturer specifications
  • 6.2 Identify extent of repair needed and obtain spare parts
  • 6.3 Identify, select and use tools required for maintenance and repairs
  • 6.4 Identify and return re-usable parts/components or accessories
  • 6.5 Review equipment and re-set in response to site conditions
  • 6.6 Identify system faults and formulate appropriate responses within agreed timelines
  • 6.7 Maintain service records according to workplace procedures
  • 6.8 Dismantle, assess, service, repair, reassemble and test drill components according to manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH665 RIISAM215D Carry out drilling industry operational maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFH0 RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations Qualification