Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
This qualification is for supervisors in onshore oil and gas drilling. It covers planning and managing rig operations, rig-up, crew induction, equipment maintenance, risk systems and complex technical situations. Experienced rig supervisors could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII50815 Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore) (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Drilling supervisors and senior rig staff in onshore oil and gas who want a formal qualification.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Drilling supervisor
- Rig manager
- Toolpusher
- Drilling superintendent
Qualification structure
12 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. 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
7 units- RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
- RIIOGD501FManage rig operations
- RIIOGD502EPlan and evaluate rig operations
- RIIOGD505EManage drilling and well servicing induction and orientation
- RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk
- RIISAM502EManage general drilling equipment maintenance
- RIIWSV503EManage and monitor rig-up operations
Elective units
13 units- BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
- BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
- BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
- RIIENV501EImplement and maintain environmental management plans
- RIIERR504EManage major incidents and emergencies
- RIIGOV501EIdentify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
- RIIOGD503EOversee drilling operations
- RIIOGD504EManage drilling operations
- RIIOGD506DManage rig move and camp move
- RIIOGD507DManage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations
- RIIOGD508DManage well completion and abandonment
- RIIWSV502EManage well completion and rig release
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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