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Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management
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RII60415
Your leadership in high-stakes drilling environments represents a significant depth of technical and strategic expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this advanced management level. Register your interest to be notified when we can help you demonstrate your command of drilling operations and statutory compliance.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of managers in drilling who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical, and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
Qualification Code
RII60415
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma
Total Units
11 (8 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Drilling Operations Manager | Overseeing and administering large-scale drilling projects across mineral, gas, or civil construction sectors. |
| Offshore Installation Manager | Directing the complex logistical and technical requirements of offshore pipeline and rig installations. |
| Senior Drilling Consultant | Providing strategic advice on risk management and statutory compliance for resource organisations. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV outlining senior management experience
- ✓Position descriptions for drilling operations roles
- ✓Records of major drilling projects overseen
Operational Strategy
- ✓Business plans for drilling sites or divisions
- ✓Resource allocation and logistics schedules
- ✓Project efficiency and performance reports
Safety & Compliance
- ✓WHS management system audits and reviews
- ✓Statutory compliance registers and reports
- ✓Risk management frameworks and site assessments
Environmental & Technical
- ✓Environmental management system (EMS) records
- ✓Technical solutions for complex drilling challenges
- ✓Site-specific environmental impact mitigation plans
Leadership & Relationships
- ✓Performance review records for technical teams
- ✓Stakeholder communication logs and contracts
- ✓Evidence of staff mentoring or professional leadership
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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