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Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations

This qualification is for drillers and operators in well servicing. It covers leading the crew, rigging up and down, pressure tests, equipment maintenance, safe work practices and handling emergencies. If you already lead well servicing work, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII41220 Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Drillers and operators who lead well servicing crews, onshore or offshore, and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Driller
  • Senior driller
  • Well servicing driller
  • Well servicing 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 two (2) must be chosen from Group A; at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B; 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. 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 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. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  2. RIIERR405Control emergencies and critical situations
  3. RIISAM404Monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance
  4. RIIWHS405DMaintain standard procedures and safe working practices
  5. RIIWSV401ERig up and rig down for well servicing operations
  6. RIIWSV403EParticipate in well servicing nippling-up and pressure test

Elective units

10 units

Group A

  1. RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
  2. RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
  3. RIIOGD405ECarry out well control and blow out prevention operations
  4. RIIWSV402DConduct well servicing milling operations
  5. RIIWSV404DConduct fishing operations

Group B

  1. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  2. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  3. MSMPER300 (has a prerequisite)Issue work permits
  4. MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
  5. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

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

PREREQUISITES

  • MSMPER300 Issue work permits — prerequisite: MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis

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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