Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Off shore)

Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Off shore)

Qualification
National Code:
RII41013
State Code:
J644
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
500
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as senior drillers working in an 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 fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
- twelve (12) core units, and
- two (2) elective units of which:
- up to two (2) may be chosen from the elective units
- up to two (2) may be chosen from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level in 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 twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH617 RIIQUA401D Apply a quality management system on site 30 Unit of competency
WH648 RIIRIS402D Carry out the risk management process 80 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
WH522 RIIOGD404D Coordinate air drilling operations 40 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
WH679 RIISAM314D Manage oil and gas drilling equipment maintenance 30 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 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
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH280 RIIERR311D Assess and implement life support systems and stabilise casualties 40 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W695 RII41009 Certificate IV in Drilling Oil/Gas (Off shore) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZE2 RII41015 Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Off shore) Qualification
VET Info Notes
NOT EQUIVALENT TO RII41009
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information