​RII50620 - Diploma of Drilling Operations

Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as senior drillers, field supervisors or project managers. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
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 = 12
10 core units  plus
2 elective units,  of which:
  • ​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 of competency
Unit code                                     Unit title 
BSBCUS501                              Manage quality customer service
BSBMGT517                              Manage operational plan
BSBWHS521                             Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBWOR502                             Lead and manage team effectiveness
RIIENV501E                                Implement and maintain environmental management plans
RIIGOV501E                               Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
RIINHB501F                               Plan drilling
RIIPRM501E                               Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts
RIIRIS501E                                  Implement and maintain management systems to control risk
RIISAM502E                               Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

Electives
Unit code                                   Unit title 
RIIBEF402D                              Supervise on-site operations
RIILAT402E                               Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIINHB401E                             Plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials
RIINHB402E                             Supervise drilling operations
RIINHB411E                             Construct artesian (flowing) aquifer bores
RIINHB412D                            Construct geothermal wells
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII50615 Diploma of Drilling Operations.
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