Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:24 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (Onshore)

Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (Onshore)

Qualification
National Code:
RII32018
State Code:
BED8
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
11/12/2018
Approved Date
27/03/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
349
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/12/2018 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an employee, such as a derrickman, who performs 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, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total units = fourteen (14)
- nine (9) core units, plus
- five (5) elective units, of which
- at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A
- no more than three (3) units may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package or accredited course.

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

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 nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AXO38 MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards 20 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
AWB90 RIIOGD209E Operate and maintain ancillary equipment 40 Unit of competency
AWB68 RIIOGN302E Operate mud pumps 20 Unit of competency
WH541 RIIOGN303D Operate mud systems 20 Unit of competency
OAK88 RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
AWB86 RIIOGD302E Trip casing 20 Unit of competency
AWB85 RIIOGD303E Trip pipe 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH518 RIIOGD305D Apply blow out prevention operational procedures 40 Unit of competency
WH517 RIIOGD304D Apply effective coal seam gas control practices 40 Unit of competency
WH512 RIIOGD206D Assist with coal seam gas control 20 Unit of competency
AWB88 RIIOGD301E Conduct and maintain derrick operations 45 Unit of competency
AXM50 PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field 20 Unit of competency
AWB91 RIIOGD203E Prepare and operate drilling fluid systems 25 Unit of competency
WH511 RIIOGD205D Support blow out prevention operations 20 Unit of competency
AWC65 MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A maximum of three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK78 RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80 Unit of competency
OAK69 RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations 65 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH655 RIISAM204D Operate small plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
WH753 RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZC4 RII32015 Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI4 RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information