Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations

Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations

Qualification
National Code:
DEF30117
State Code:
BDK7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
11/04/2022
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 21/10/2022 Current Approved
2.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 17/08/2017 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in field petroleum operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seventeen (17) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- eleven (11) elective units.
- choose a minimum of ten (10) elective units from the list below, of which four (4) must be taken from Group A, four (4) must be taken from Group B and two (2) must be taken from Group C.
- choose the remaining one (1) elective unit from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBC18 DEFPET004 Assist in the construction and maintenance of a non-permanent bulk fuel installation 0 Unit of competency
BBC45 DEFPET005 Assist in the construction and operation of a non-permanent inland pipeline system 0 Unit of competency
BBB75 DEFPET001 Conduct field refuelling operations from a bulk fuel installation 0 Unit of competency
BBB77 DEFPET002 Conduct field refuelling operations using drum stock 0 Unit of competency
AVQ84 DEFMIL006 Operate in a threat environment 0 Unit of competency
BBC24 DEFPET003 Test fuel hoses 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units (Petroleum)

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBC34 DEFPET006 Assist in the operation of the tank fabric collapsible marine system 0 Unit of competency
BBC27 DEFPET007 Assist in the operation of the towed flexible barge system 0 Unit of competency
BBB75 DEFPET001 Conduct field refuelling operations from a bulk fuel installation 0 Unit of competency
ODZ90 SITTVAF010 Fill LPG gas cylinders 25 Unit of competency
BBC30 DEFCMD001 Marshal aircraft 0 Unit of competency
AWM60 TLID3024 Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised) 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Specialisation Elective Units (Work Health and Safety)

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
AVO63 DEFWHS011 Enter confined space 0 Unit of competency
AVO65 DEFWHS010 Identify confined space 0 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
ODP43 TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
AVO62 DEFWHS012 Test confined space environment 0 Unit of competency
4. Group C Specialisation Elective Units (Transport)

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODQ13 TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
ODP96 TLID0016 Operate a forklift 35 Unit of competency
ODP95 TLID0018 Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
OBC25 AVIW0020 Refuel aircraft 40 Unit of competency
OBR18 TLID0008 Shift loads using bridge or gantry crane 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCQ8 DEF32612 Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information