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Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing
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RII21120
You have developed essential expertise on the rig floor, ensuring the safety and efficiency of onshore drilling operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for your skills in this field. Register your interest today to be notified when we can guide you toward formal recognition of your experience.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of an individual such as a roustabout, lease hand, utility operator, floorman or motorman working in drilling oil and gas (onshore) or well servicing operations. They are required to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
Qualification Code
RII21120
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (6 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Floorman (Oil/Gas Onshore) | Handles drilling tools and equipment on the rig floor while assisting with pipe connections and maintenance. |
| Roustabout | Maintains the rig site, manages equipment loading and unloading, and supports general drilling crew operations. |
| Lease Hand | Performs general labor and maintenance tasks to ensure the drilling lease remains operational and safe. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification provides the technical foundation for drilling roles, specific tasks such as rigging or dogging require separate High Risk Work Licences. Holding this qualification is a significant step toward site-specific statutory requirements but does not automatically grant operator licences.
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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
- ✓Current resume detailing your time as a floorman, roustabout, or lease hand
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from onshore drilling or well servicing sites
- ✓Letters of employment or reference from site supervisors or drillers
Rig Operations
- ✓Daily drilling reports or rig floor logs showing involvement in pipe handling
- ✓Records of rig lease operations, including site setup and equipment cleaning
- ✓Documentation of basic equipment maintenance and rig floor routines
Safety & Risk Control
- ✓Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) you have authored
- ✓Records of participation in blowout prevention (BOP) or well control drills
- ✓Site induction records and evidence of local risk control participation
Certifications & Training
- ✓Existing high risk work licences for dogging or basic rigging
- ✓Current First Aid or Gas Test Atmospheres certifications
- ✓Records of 4WD operation or telescopic materials handler training
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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