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Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)
Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)
Accredited course
National Code:
52567WA
52567WA
State Code:
9003
9003
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2013
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
973
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
30/01/2013
Expiry Date
31/01/2016
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
The intended outcome is to develop people with a set of competencies in the oil and gas industry at AQF level 5 that require mathematical, engineering and scientific skills.
Schedule
Learners to complete 20 units.
The 20 units must include 8 core units and 12 elective units:
12 elective units must be selected as follows:
- 4 units to be selected from group A. A maximum of 2 units at Diploma level from other training packages or accredited courses can be imported to replace elective units in group A. One imported unit will replace one unit listed.
- 8 units to be selected from group B.
The 20 units must include 8 core units and 12 elective units:
12 elective units must be selected as follows:
- 4 units to be selected from group A. A maximum of 2 units at Diploma level from other training packages or accredited courses can be imported to replace elective units in group A. One imported unit will replace one unit listed.
- 8 units to be selected from group B.
1. Core units
Learners to complete all eight (8) core units listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5684 | MEM23051A | Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations | 140 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| W5504 | MEM13002B | Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace | 27 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units - Group A
4 units to be selected from group A. A maximum of 2 units at Diploma level from other training packages or accredited courses can be imported to replace elective units in group A. One imported unit will replace one unit listed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5694 | MEM23093A | Apply plant and process design principles and techniques in engineering situations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5448 | MEM30009A | Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE078 | MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE080 | MEM30033A | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective units - Group B
Learners to complete eight (8) elective units from group B:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43873 | Apply principles of hydrocarbon chemistry in oil and gas engineering situations | 40 | Module | |
| 43875 | Apply principles of physical and petroleum geology in exploration for oil and gas | 40 | Module | |
| 43877 | Apply principles of reservoir engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 43881 | Assist in designing parts of process plants in oil refining and petrochemical industries | 40 | Module | |
| 43882 | Assist in designing simple instrumentation and process control systems | 40 | Module | |
| 43879 | Assist in performing well control | 40 | Module | |
| 43880 | Assist in planning and designing surface production equipment and operations | 40 | Module | |
| 43878 | Assist in specifying drilling operations for oil and gas | 40 | Module | |
| W8898 | PMAOPS520C | Manage utilities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| 43874 | Overview the oil and gas industry | 40 | Module | |
| W8959 | PMASUP520B | Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 43876 | Use geophysical techniques in formation evaluation | 40 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8988 | 52171 | Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YN63 | 52760WA | Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
1. The proponent and copyright of this course Central Institute of Technology.
2. This training program was accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia, and was placed on the National Register as code 52567WA.
3 Further information on this program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central Institute of Technology, 25 Aberdeen St, Northbridge, WA 6003.
4. This course was entered on to STARS by on 7/02/2013.
2. This training program was accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia, and was placed on the National Register as code 52567WA.
3 Further information on this program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central Institute of Technology, 25 Aberdeen St, Northbridge, WA 6003.
4. This course was entered on to STARS by on 7/02/2013.
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