Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:30 PM AWST
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Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations
Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations
RII41215
AZE6
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as a driller or operator working in a well servicing 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.
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 = fourteen (14)- seven (7) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which
- at least four (4) must be chosen from Group A
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) may be chosen 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 RII 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 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 seven (7) 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 |
| WH273 | RIIERR304D | Control emergencies and critical situations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUL82 | BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH761 | RIIWHS405D | Maintain standard procedures and safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH782 | RIIWSV403D | Participate in well servicing nippling-up and pressure test | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH780 | RIIWSV401D | Rig up and rig down for well servicing | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH281 | RIIERR401D | Apply and monitor surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| WH648 | RIIRIS402D | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH783 | RIIWSV404D | Conduct fishing operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH781 | RIIWSV402D | Conduct well servicing milling operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXO16 | MSMPER300 | Issue work permits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH005 | RIIBEF401D | Manage non-routine, complex technical situations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH679 | RIISAM314D | Manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY91 | TAEASS402 | Assess competence | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WH100 | RIICOM301D | Communicate Information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH755 | RIIWHS301D | Conduct safety and health investigations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY67 | TAEASS403 | Participate in assessment validation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWY90 | TAEASS401 | Plan assessment activities and processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC02 | RIILAT402D | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J647 | RII41213 | Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFG8 | RII41220 | Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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