Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:58 AM AWST

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Diploma of Drilling Operations

Diploma of Drilling Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII50615
State Code:
AZB9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
14/12/2015
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
650
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/12/2015 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as senior drillers or field supervisors. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- ten (10) core units plus
- two (2) elective units, of which:
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen from the elective list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUM01 BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
WH293 RIIGOV501D Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements 80 Unit of competency
WH262 RIIENV501D Implement and maintain environmental management plan 60 Unit of competency
WH650 RIIRIS501D Implement and maintain management systems to control risk 80 Unit of competency
WH590 RIIPRM501D Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts 80 Unit of competency
AUH47 BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
WH684 RIISAM502D Manage general drilling equipment maintenance 40 Unit of competency
AUJ03 BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
AWB93 RIINHB501E Plan drilling 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

No more than two (2) electives may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH503 RIINHB411D Construct artesian (flowing) aquifer production bores 40 Unit of competency
WH504 RIINHB412D Construct geothermal wells 40 Unit of competency
WH493 RIINHB401D Plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials 30 Unit of competency
AWC02 RIILAT402D Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams 45 Unit of competency
WH017 RIIBHD401D Supervise blast hole drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH500 RIINHB408D Supervise environmental drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH498 RIINHB406D Supervise foundation drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH495 RIINHB403D Supervise geotechnical drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH499 RIINHB407D Supervise horizontal directional drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH494 RIINHB402D Supervise mineral exploration drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH501 RIINHB409D Supervise mineral production and development drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH496 RIINHB404D Supervise seismic drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH502 RIINHB410D Supervise surface directional drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
WH505 RIINHB413D Supervise underground in-seam directional drilling operations 60 Unit of competency
AWB96 RIINHB405E Supervise water well drilling operations 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J672 RII50613 Diploma of Drilling Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI7 RII50620 Diploma of Drilling Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information