This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate drilling fluids and mud pits in drilling. It prepares individuals to operate mud pits, use, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment and monitor mud.

This unit 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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.