Accredited course Outline

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Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)

Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)

Accredited course
National Code:
51657
State Code:
8990
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/12/2006
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
756
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to work in semi professional technical positions in many areas of the Oil and Gas industry. The course is broad based and is not confined to certain areas of the industry.

Schedule
Pathways
State Code Title
CT59 Australian Context
CT60 International Context
1.

Mandatory Units: Select all units in this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5683 MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
43978 Apply principles of chemistry to oil and gas engineering situations 30 Module
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
43985 Assist in designing a drilling mud system 18 Module
43989 Assist in performing formation evaluation 40 Module
43984 Demonstrate knowledge of basic drilling operations 40 Module
43983 Demonstrate knowledge of basics of reservoir engineering 30 Module
43990 Demonstrate knowledge of petroleum geology 20 Module
43981 Demonstrate knowledge of physical geology 40 Module
43988 Demonstrate knowledge of surface production equipment 40 Module
43987 Demonstrate knowledge of surface production operations 40 Module
43986 Demonstrate knowledge of well control 40 Module
43980 Demonstrate overview knowledge of the oil and gas industry 40 Module
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
43979 Interpret engineering drawings and manuals 18 Module
W5672 MEM22002A Manage self in the engineering environment 40 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
43982 Use geophysical techniques in exploration for hydrocarbons 40 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
8973 50946 Diploma of Engineering Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
8988 52171 Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown. OR Central TAFE.

2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51657.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Carmem Broderick, Central TAFE Richmond Street LEEDERVILLE WA 6007 telephone (08) 9202 4770.

4. This course was placed on STARS by the METS CSSN on the 21/11/2006.
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