Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore)
Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore)
RII41113
J686
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 07/12/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as senior drillers working in an on shore oil/gas context. 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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:- eight (8) core units, and
- four (4) elective units of which:
- up to four (4) may be chosen from the electives
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
There are 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH646 | RIIRIS301D | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH523 | RIIOGD405D | Carry out well control and blow out prevention | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH521 | RIIOGD403D | Conduct drilling operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH273 | RIIERR304D | Control emergencies and critical situations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0797 | BSBLED401A | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH761 | RIIWHS405D | Maintain standard procedures and safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH520 | RIIOGD402D | Participate in nippling-up and pressure test | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH519 | RIIOGD401D | Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W696 | RII41109 | Certificate IV in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZF1 | RII41115 | Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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