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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore) RII41120

Onshore oil and gas is an exciting and highly paid industry to work in, with many opportunities for career progression.

In Australia, you need to complete the Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) RII41120 to work as a driller or assistant driller on an active oil and gas rig.

This RPL course is ideal if you currently work, or have previously worked, on an Australian onshore oil and gas rig or project, and want to formalise your skills and experience to become a:

  • assistant driller
  • driller
  • operational manager
  • site supervisor.

In these roles, you complete many complex and non-routine activities. You are responsible for the output of others and help develop technical solutions to non-routine problems. You also work autonomously where required.

This qualification meets all current industry standards, and reflects the skills and competencies you need for a successful career in the oil and gas industry.

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Course Breakdown

The RII41120 Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) requires the validation of 12 units comprising of 7 core units and 5 electives.

Students will have up to 3 months to complete this RPL only program. If the learner requires more time please see extension options in our student handbook or contact our office.

  • BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness
  • RIIOGD402E Participate in nippling-up and pressure tests
  • RIIWHS405D Maintain standard procedures and safe working practices
  • RIIWSV402D Conduct well servicing milling operations
  • RIIERR405 Control emergencies and critical situations
  • RIIOGD403E Conduct drilling operations
  • RIIBEF401E Manage non-routine and complex technical situations
  • RIIWSV404D Conduct fishing operations
  • RIIOGD401E Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down
  • RIISAM404 Monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance
  • RIIOGD405E Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations
  • BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals
  • BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness
  • RIIOGD402E Participate in nippling-up and pressure tests
  • RIIWHS405D Maintain standard procedures and safe working practices
  • RIIBEF401E Manage non-routine and complex technical situations
  • RIIWSV404D Conduct fishing operations
  • RIIERR405 Control emergencies and critical situations
  • RIIOGD403E Conduct drilling operations
  • RIIOGD405E Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations
  • BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals
  • RIIOGD401E Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down
  • RIISAM404 Monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance
  • RIIWSV402D Conduct well servicing milling operations

Delivery Options

Free RPL Assessment
This course is only available via RPL, recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) can be conducted for one or all units. Speak to our team about applying for RPL. (Note: participants applying for RPL will be required to provide 2 industry referees who can validate previous roles and experience)
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Tools Required

  • Computer or laptop with access to an internet connection
  • Email account and mobile phone equipped with video recording
  • Microsoft Office Suite 2013 or later (Min of Word and Excel)

Career Pathways

  • Qualified and certified driller
  • Qualified and certified assistant driller
  • Oil and Gas operational manager
  • Pathway to become an oil and gas rig manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • In Australia, it is a legal requirement for all persons to hold this qualification if they are looking to work as a driller or AD on an active oil and gas rig.

Education Pathways

  • Diploma of Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore) RII50820
  • Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management RII60415
  • Degree in Petroleum Engineering
  • Other energy industry related qualifications
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