​RII32220 - Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations 

​Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as derrickmen or assistant drillers working in well servicing operations. People in this role perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 14
8 core units  plus
6 elective units,  of which:
  • at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A
  • at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B
  • no more than two (2) units 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.
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 of competency
Unit code                        Unit title 
BSBFLM303                  Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBWHS301                Maintain workplace safety
MSMPER200                Work in accordance with an issued permit
RIIENV201E                  Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR302E                  Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIOGD209F                 Operate and maintain ancillary equipment
RIIWSV302E                Trip production string for well servicing operations
RIIWSV303E                Operate fluid systems

Electives
Group A
Unit code                     Unit title 
RIIOGD304D              Apply effective coal seam gas control practices
RIIOGD305E              Apply blow out prevention operational procedures
RIIWSV203E              Prepare equipment for well servicing air operations
RIIWSV301F              Conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operations
RIIWSV304E              Prepare well servicing fishing operations

Group B 
Unit code                   Unit title 
PMASUP236            Operate vehicles in the field
RIICOM301E            Communicate information
RIIHAN307E             Operate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN309F             Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIRIS301E               Apply risk management processes
RIISAM209E            Carry out operational maintenance
RIIVEH305F             Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS202E           Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E           Work safely at heights
RIIWHS301E          Conduct safety and health investigations
TAEDEL301            Provide work skill instruction

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII32218 Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations.
Copyright 2025 - Real Learning Solutions Pty Ltd