Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII41126
BRT7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as drillers working in an onshore oil & gas context. 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, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.
Schedule
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
7 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B
no more than two (2) 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.
There are 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
BSBLDR414
Lead team effectiveness
RIIERR405
Control emergencies and critical situations
RIIOGD401E
Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down
RIIOGD402E
Participate in nippling-up and pressure tests
RIIOGD403E
Conduct drilling operations
RIISAM404
Monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance
RIIWHS405D
Maintain standard procedures and safe working practices
Electives
Group A
Unit code
Unit title
RIIBEF401E
Manage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIIERR401E
Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
RIINHB326
Conduct coil tube drilling
RIINHB327
Conduct cyber chair drilling operations
RIIOGD404E
Coordinate air drilling operations
RIIOGD405E
Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations
RIIWSV402D
Conduct well servicing milling operations
RIIWSV404D
Conduct fishing operations
Group B
Unit code
Unit title
BSBOPS404
Implement customer service strategies
BSBHRM413
Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
MSMPER300
*
Issue work permits
MSMWHS201
Conduct hazard analysis
RIICOM301E
Communicate information
RIIQUA401E
Apply a quality management system on site
TAEDEL311
Provide work skill instruction
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFH8 | RII41120 | Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships