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Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)

Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)

Accredited course
National Code:
52171
State Code:
8988
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/02/2010
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
756
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
10/12/2009
Expiry Date
31/07/2013
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to work in semi professional technical positions in many areas of the Oil and Gas industry. The course is broad based and is not confined to certain areas of the industry.

Schedule
Complete twenty (20) core units from Group 1 or twenty (20) from Group 2
1. Australian Context

Learners to complete all twenty (20) units listed below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5683 MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
43846 Apply principles of chemistry to oil and gas engineering situations 30 Module
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
43849 Assist in designing a drilling mud system 18 Module
43847 Assist in performing formation evaluation 40 Module
43851 Demonstrate knowledge of basic drilling operations 40 Module
43852 Demonstrate knowledge of basics of reservoir engineering 30 Module
43853 Demonstrate knowledge of petroleum geology 20 Module
43854 Demonstrate knowledge of physical geology 40 Module
43855 Demonstrate knowledge of surface production equipment 40 Module
43856 Demonstrate knowledge of surface production operations 40 Module
43857 Demonstrate knowledge of well control 40 Module
43858 Demonstrate overview knowledge of the oil and gas industry 40 Module
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
43859 Interpret engineering drawings and manuals 18 Module
W5672 MEM22002A Manage self in the engineering environment 40 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
43866 Use geophysical techniques in exploration for hydrocarbons 40 Module
2. International Context

Learners to complete all twenty (20) units listed below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5683 MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
43846 Apply principles of chemistry to oil and gas engineering situations 30 Module
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
43847 Assist in performing formation evaluation 40 Module
43851 Demonstrate knowledge of basic drilling operations 40 Module
43852 Demonstrate knowledge of basics of reservoir engineering 30 Module
43862 Demonstrate knowledge of chemical processing 40 Module
43863 Demonstrate knowledge of oil refining 40 Module
43845 Demonstrate knowledge of petrochemical industries 20 Module
43853 Demonstrate knowledge of petroleum geology 20 Module
43865 Demonstrate knowledge of process control and instrumentation technology 18 Module
43855 Demonstrate knowledge of surface production equipment 40 Module
43856 Demonstrate knowledge of surface production operations 40 Module
43858 Demonstrate overview knowledge of the oil and gas industry 40 Module
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
43859 Interpret engineering drawings and manuals 18 Module
W5672 MEM22002A Manage self in the engineering environment 40 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
8990 51657 Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
9003 52567WA Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. The proponent and copyright of this course Central Institute of Technology.

2. It has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia, and has been placed on the National Register as code 52171.

3 Further information on this program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central Institute of Technology, Aberdeen St Northbridge, tel: 1300 300 822.

4. This course was entered on to STARS by VET Teaching & Learning, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 3/2/2010.
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