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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
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RII41126
You lead teams through the complexities of onshore drilling operations every day. Your expertise in rig-up procedures and emergency control is the result of years of dedicated work on the tools. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to stay informed.
About This Qualification
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 applying the qualification.
Qualification Code
RII41126
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
12 (7 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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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 |
|---|---|
| Oil/Gas On Shore Senior Driller | Directing drilling operations and supervising rig crews to ensure production targets and safety standards are met. |
| Drilling Supervisor | Overseeing multiple rig sites and providing technical solutions for non-routine drilling challenges. |
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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
- ✓A detailed current CV
- ✓Position descriptions for Senior Driller roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Operational Records
- ✓Rig-up and rig-down checklists
- ✓Pre-spud operation reports
- ✓Drilling logs and daily tour sheets
Safety & Leadership
- ✓Records of emergency response drills
- ✓Team meeting minutes and toolboxes
- ✓WHS incident reports and JHA/JSA records
Technical Maintenance
- ✓Equipment maintenance logs
- ✓Pressure test records (nippling-up)
- ✓Rig inspection and monitoring reports
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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