Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII41126
BTW3
Current
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Pending |
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 application of the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)- Seven (7) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCC70 | RIIOGD403E | Conduct drilling operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM76 | RIIERR405 | Control emergencies and critical situations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WH761 | RIIWHS405D | Maintain standard procedures and safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD02 | RIISAM404 | Monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBW56 | RIIOGD402E | Participate in nippling-up and pressure tests | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBW48 | RIIOGD401E | Rig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
At least two (2) units must be completed from Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM73 | RIIERR401E | Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCC72 | RIIOGD405E | Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ66 | RIINHB326 | Conduct coil tube drilling | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBW67 | RIINHB327 | Conduct cyber chair drilling operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH783 | RIIWSV404D | Conduct fishing operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH781 | RIIWSV402D | Conduct well servicing milling operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCC71 | RIIOGD404E | Coordinate air drilling operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBX32 | RIIBEF401E | Manage non-routine and complex technical situations | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units: Group B
No more than two (2) units can be completed from Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCC86 | RIIQUA401E | Apply a quality management system on site | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO93 | RIICOM301E | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXN86 | MSMWHS201 | Conduct hazard analysis | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE82 | BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AXO16 | MSMPER300 | Issue work permits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEM01 | TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE36 | BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFH8 | RII41120 | Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) | Qualification |
General Notes
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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