RII32020 - Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)


​​Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as derrickmen or assistant drillers who 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/or 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 units = 14
10 core units,  plus
4 elective units,  of which:
  • at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A
  • no more than one (1) unit 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.
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
RIIOGD302F                 Assist in running casing
RIIOGD303F                Trip pipe
RIIOGN302F                Operate mud pumps
RIIOGN303E                Operate, monitor and maintain mud systems

Elective
Group A
Unit code                       Unit title 
RIIOGD203F                 Prepare and operate drilling fluid systems
RIIOGD301E                 Conduct and maintain derrick operations
RIIOGD304D                Apply effective coal seam gas control practices
RIIOGD305E                Apply blow out prevention operational procedures

Group B
Unit code                      Unit title 
PMASUP236                Operate vehicles in the field
RIIHAN309F                 Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMPO304E                Conduct wheel loader operations
RIINHB220                    Assist coil tube drilling
RIIRIS301E                   Apply risk management processes
RIISAM204E                Operate small plant and equipment
RIIVEH305F                 Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS202E               Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E               Work safely at heights
TAEDEL301                Provide work skill instruction

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII32018 Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore).
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