Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers managing of equipment maintenance in the oil and gas drilling industry. It includes: planning and preparing; checking new and used equipment; and planning and organising maintenance and overhauls.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, at worksites within:
- Drilling
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for equipment maintenance |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the managing of equipment maintenance in the oil and gas drilling industry 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task 1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards 1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities |
2. Check new and used equipment |
2.1. Test materials and equipment regularly 2.2. Monitor availability of new and used equipment 2.3. Evaluate costs /benefits of replacing equipment, and recommend/implement the purchase/lease of replacement equipment 2.4. Check stock levels and order spare parts and consumables in accordance with company procedure 2.5. Maintain communication between operators, company and suppliers 2.6. Check manufacturer's manuals/company procedures for currency and relevancy |
3. Plan and organise maintenance and overhauls |
3.1. Determine type and frequency of maintenance tasks 3.2. Organise equipment maintenance and service to ensure availability is maintained and downtime minimised 3.3. Monitor performance of maintenance schedules and take corrective action if necessary 3.4. Arrange sources for obtaining back up or replacement equipment 3.5. Allocate personnel to carry out maintenance tasks |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work instructions may come from: |
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Work instructions may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Coordination requirements may include |
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Cost items include: |
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Scheduling may include: |
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Spare parts and consumables may be identifying by: |
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Stock levels can be maintained by: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Service and Maintenance
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.