Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
ten (10) core units, and
four (4) elective units of which:
at least two (2) must be chosen from group A
up to two (2) may be chosen from group B
up to two (2) units from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in 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.
A prerequisite must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
Core units of competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Maintain workplace safety | |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards | |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents | |
Operate and maintain ancillary equipment | |
Conduct and maintain derrick operations | |
Trip casing | |
Trip pipe | |
Operate mud pumps | |
Operate mud systems | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Issue work permits Prerequisite unit: | |
Operate vehicles in the field | |
Support blowout prevention operations | |
Assist with coal seam gas control | |
Prepare and operate drilling fluid systems | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Work safely at heights | |
Operate small plant and equipment | |
Provide work skill instruction | |
