Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Drilling Operations
Certificate III in Drilling Operations
RII31813
J633
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 07/12/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as drillers who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:- eight (8) core units, and
- five (5) elective units of which:
- up to two (2) must be chosen from group A, including:
- at least one (1) ‘Conduct’ unit
- up to two (2) may be chosen from group B
- up to two (2) unit may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
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.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH646 | RIIRIS301D | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH659 | RIISAM209D | Carry out operational maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH099 | RIICOM201D | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8283 | MSAPMSUP172A | Identify and minimise environmental hazards | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WE718 | BSBWHS301A | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WA870 | TAEDEL301A | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH003 | RIIBEF301D | Run on-site operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH470 | RIINHB301D | Set up and prepare for drilling operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Up to two (2) must be chosen from group A, including:
- at least one (1) ‘Conduct’ unit.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W682 | RII31809 | Certificate III in Drilling Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZB1 | RII31815 | Certificate III in Drilling Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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