This qualification reflects the role of a supervisor in a drilling operation. The tasks performed involve a high level of autonomy and require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of eleven (11) units of competency made up of:
six (6) Core units, and
five(5) elective units of which:
at least two (2) must come from the Group A electives listed below
at least one (1) from the Group B electives listed below
up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in this, or any other Training Package.
Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Core units of competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage non-routine, complex technical situations | |
Manage rig operations | |
Plan and evaluate rig operations | |
Manage drilling operations | |
Manage drilling induction and orientation | |
Manage general drilling equipment maintenance | |
Group A electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Oversee drilling operations | |
Manage rig move and camp move | |
Manage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations | |
Manage well completion and abandonment | |
Group B electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage quality customer service | |
Manage operational plan | |
Ensure a safe workplace | |
Ensure team effectiveness | |
Implement and maintain environmental management plan | |
Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements | |
Implement, monitor and develop quality management plans | |
Implement and maintain management systems to control risk | |
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts | |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | provide clear and direct feedback listen carefully to instructions and information read and interpret project plans and safety signs calculate basic weights, distances and volumes complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues negotiate project details with clients network with other professionals working in the same field |
Teamwork | plan and lead team performance and operations coordinate project activities and timelines with clients work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion provide feedback and advice to staff lead site-wide planning and coordination activities |
Problem-solving | re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues manage the ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones |
Initiative and enterprise | act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance |
Planning and organising | manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes |
Self-management | take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved understand the standard of work expected at the work site proactively manage team performance develop trust and confidence in staff and customers |
Learning | be willing to learn new ways of working seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures lead change and continuous improvement processes manage learning and development plans prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions |
Technology | apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc) use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities |
