Diploma of Drilling Operations
This qualification is for senior drillers, field supervisors and drilling project managers. It covers planning drilling, managing teams, contracts, equipment maintenance, customer service, safety, the environment and risk. Experienced drilling supervisors may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII50615 Diploma of Drilling Operations (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Drilling supervisors, field supervisors and project managers who want a formal qualification for their experience.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Drilling supervisor
- Field supervisor
- Drilling project manager
- Drilling operations manager
- Senior driller
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 one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective list below. No more than one (1) unit 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
10 units- BSBCUS501Manage quality customer service
- BSBMGT517Manage operational plan
- BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- BSBWOR502Lead and manage team effectiveness
- RIIENV501EImplement and maintain environmental management plans
- RIIGOV501EIdentify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
- RIINHB501FPlan drilling
- RIIPRM501EImplement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts
- RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk
- RIISAM502EManage general drilling equipment maintenance
Elective units
6 units- RIIBEF402DSupervise on-site operations
- RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- RIINHB401EPlan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
- RIINHB402ESupervise drilling operations
- RIINHB411EConstruct artesian (flowing) aquifer bores
- RIINHB412DConstruct geothermal wells
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. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
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