Australian Context

Pathway Outline

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Pathway

National Code
—

State Code
CT59

DTWD Status
Replaced

Associated Accredited course

Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)

National Code
51657

State Code
8990

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date
04/12/2006

Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering

Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)

Duration

2 Semesters

Nominal Hours
756

Accredited Date
19/10/2006

Expiry Date
28/02/2010

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.

Packaging Rules

1. Australian Context

Complete all 20 compulsory units listed below for delivery in Australia.

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
43978		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
43985		Assist in designing a drilling mud system	18	Module
43989		Assist in performing formation evaluation	40	Module
43984		Demonstrate knowledge of basic drilling operations	40	Module
43983		Demonstrate knowledge of basics of reservoir engineering	30	Module
43990		Demonstrate knowledge of petroleum geology	20	Module
43981		Demonstrate knowledge of physical geology	40	Module
43988		Demonstrate knowledge of surface production equipment	40	Module
43987		Demonstrate knowledge of surface production operations	40	Module
43986		Demonstrate knowledge of well control	40	Module
43980		Demonstrate overview knowledge of the oil and gas industry	40	Module
W5452	MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	18	Unit of competency
43979		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
43982		Use geophysical techniques in exploration for hydrocarbons	40	Module

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Note

This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification 51657 Diploma of Engineering (Oil & Gas) 12/01/2009.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of Central TAFE and should be consulted for full description of requirements