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Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing

This qualification covers entry-level work in onshore oil and gas drilling and well servicing, with roles such as roustabout, lease hand, floorman and motorman. It includes rig lease work, helping in emergencies, controlling local risks and checking environmental issues. Rig workers already doing this work may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII21115 Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore) (not equivalent); RII21215 Certificate II in Well Servicing Operations (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Roustabouts, lease hands and floormen on onshore oil and gas rigs who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Roustabout
  • Leasehand
  • Floorman
  • Motorman
  • Utility operator

Qualification structure

12 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least four (4) must be chosen from electives. 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 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.

Core units

6 units
  1. RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
  2. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  3. RIIERR202EContribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
  4. RIIOGN201FCarry out rig lease operations
  5. RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
  6. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

26 units
  1. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  2. CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
  3. CPCCLRG3001 (has a prerequisite)Licence to perform rigging basic level
  4. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  5. MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
  6. MSMWHS217Gas test atmospheres
  7. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  8. RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
  9. RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
  10. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  11. RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  12. RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
  13. RIINHB201ELoad, secure and unload drilling equipment and materials
  14. RIINHB223 (has a prerequisite)Prepare, run and cement casing
  15. RIIOGD202ECarry out equipment and basic rig maintenance procedures
  16. RIIOGD204FPerform rig floor operations
  17. RIIOGD205ESupport blow out prevention operations
  18. RIIOGD206EAssist and monitor well control operations
  19. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  20. RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
  21. RIISAM209ECarry out operational maintenance
  22. RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
  23. RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  24. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  25. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
  26. RIIWSV203EPrepare equipment for well servicing air operations

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level — prerequisite: CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
  • RIINHB223 Prepare, run and cement casing — prerequisite: RIIOGD204F Perform rig floor operations

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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