Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII41126
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
6Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII41126, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Oil/Gas On Shore Senior Driller
Industries
Oil and Gas Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII41126 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 7 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
MSMPER300Issue work permits
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
RIIERR405Control emergencies and critical situations
RIINHB326Conduct coil tube drilling
RIINHB327Conduct cyber chair drilling operations
RIIOGD401ERig up, conduct pre-spud operations and rig down
RIIOGD402EParticipate in nippling-up and pressure tests
RIIOGD403EConduct drilling operations
RIIOGD404ECoordinate air drilling operations
RIIOGD405ECarry out well control and blow out prevention operations
RIIQUA401EApply a quality management system on site
RIISAM404Monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance
RIIWHS405DMaintain standard procedures and safe working practices
RIIWSV402DConduct well servicing milling operations
RIIWSV404DConduct fishing operations
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII41126 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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