Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
RII40913
J675
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. 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
Successful completion of eleven (11) units of competency made up of:- seven (7) core units, and
- four (4) elective units of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from group A
- up to three (3) may be chosen from group B
- up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate III or 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH647 | RIIRIS401D | Apply site risk management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH261 | RIIENV402D | Implement and monitor environmental policies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE723 | BSBWHS401A | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0842 | BSBMGT402A | Implement operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH493 | RIINHB401D | Plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0841 | BSBMGT401A | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH006 | RIIBEF402D | Supervise on-site operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W694 | RII40909 | Certificate IV in Drilling Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZG0 | RII40915 | Certificate IV in Drilling Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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