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Certificate IV in Drilling Operations

This qualification is for senior drillers and drilling supervisors. It covers leadership, supervising on-site work, planning moves of equipment, crew and materials, health and safety, environmental policies and site risk. Senior drillers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII40915 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Senior drillers and supervisors who lead drilling crews and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Senior driller
  • Drilling supervisor
  • Lead driller
  • Exploration senior driller
  • Water well senior driller

Qualification structure

11 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least two (2) must be chosen from Group A; at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B; one (1) 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. The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. 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.

Core units

6 units
  1. BSBMGT401Show leadership in the workplace
  2. BSBWHS401Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
  3. RIIBEF402DSupervise on-site operations
  4. RIIENV402EImplement and monitor environmental policies
  5. RIINHB401EPlan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
  6. RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system

Elective units

27 units

Group A

  1. RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
  2. RIIBHD401DSupervise blast hole drilling operations
  3. RIINHB402ESupervise drilling operations
  4. RIINHB403DSupervise geotechnical drilling operations
  5. RIINHB411EConstruct artesian (flowing) aquifer bores
  6. RIINHB412DConstruct geothermal wells
  7. RIIOGD405ECarry out well control and blow out prevention operations
  8. RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
  9. RIISAM401EApply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans

Group B

  1. BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
  2. BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
  3. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  4. BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
  5. BSBINS410Implement records systems for small business
  6. BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  7. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  8. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  9. BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
  10. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  11. HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
  12. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  13. RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
  14. RIIFIA401EManage financial records
  15. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  16. TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
  17. TAEASS412Assess competence
  18. TAEASS413Participate in assessment validation

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.

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