Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:22 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations

Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII32215
State Code:
AZC6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
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
394
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 derrickman, motorman, or operator on a well servicing rig. They perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
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)
- six (6) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- at least six (6) must be chosen from the electives listed
- 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 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 six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
AWB90 RIIOGD209E Operate and maintain ancillary equipment 40 Unit of competency
WH271 RIIERR302D Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
WH777 RIIWSV302D Well servicing trip production tubing / work string 30 Unit of competency
D3652 MSAPMPER200C Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least six (6) 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
WH646 RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
WH659 RIISAM209D Carry out operational maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WH100 RIICOM301D Communicate Information 20 Unit of competency
AWB61 RIIWSV301E Conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operation 45 Unit of competency
WH755 RIIWHS301D Conduct safety and health investigations 40 Unit of competency
AWB58 RIIHAN309E Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH256 RIIENV201D Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
W8283 MSAPMSUP172A Identify and minimise environmental hazards 20 Unit of competency
WH313 RIIHAN307D Operate a vehicle loading crane 40 Unit of competency
AWB71 RIIVEH305E Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle 30 Unit of competency
WH778 RIIWSV303D Operate fluid systems 40 Unit of competency
AWB68 RIIOGN302E Operate mud pumps 20 Unit of competency
WH775 RIIWSV203D Prepare equipment for well servicing air operations 30 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J641 RII32213 Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEE2 RII32218 Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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