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Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore)

This qualification covers skilled work on onshore oil and gas drilling rigs, for roles such as derrickman or assistant driller. It includes tripping pipe, helping run casing, running mud pumps and mud systems, working under permits and responding to emergencies. Rig workers with experience may be able to have this recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work on onshore drilling rigs as floormen, derrickmen or assistant drillers and want their skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Derrickman
  • Assistant driller
  • Floorman
  • Rig hand

Qualification structure

The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. Total units = 14; at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A; no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package or accredited course. All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Where a unit is imported as an elective, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Core units

10 units
  1. BSBLDR301Support effective workplace relationships
  2. BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  3. MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
  4. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  5. RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
  6. RIIOGD209FOperate and maintain ancillary equipment
  7. RIIOGD302FAssist in running casing
  8. RIIOGD303FTrip pipe
  9. RIIOGN302FOperate mud pumps
  10. RIIOGN303EOperate, monitor and maintain mud systems

Elective units

14 units

Group A

  1. RIIOGD203FPrepare and operate drilling fluid systems
  2. RIIOGD301EConduct and maintain derrick operations
  3. RIIOGD304DApply effective coal seam gas control practices
  4. RIIOGD305EApply blow out prevention operational procedures

Group B

  1. PMASUP236Operate vehicles in the field
  2. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  3. RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
  4. RIINHB220Assist coil tube drilling
  5. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  6. RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment
  7. RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  8. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  9. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
  10. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

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

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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