Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore)
RII32026
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
14Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
7Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII32026, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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
Floorman (Oil/Gas On Shore)
Industries
Oil and Gas Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII32026 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 14 units: 10 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBLDR301Support effective workplace relationships
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
PMASUP236Operate vehicles in the field
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
RIINHB220Assist coil tube drilling
RIIOGD203FPrepare and operate drilling fluid systems
RIIOGD209FOperate and maintain ancillary equipment
RIIOGD301EConduct and maintain derrick operations
RIIOGD302FAssist in running casing
RIIOGD303FTrip pipe
RIIOGD304DApply effective coal seam gas control practices
RIIOGD305EApply blow out prevention operational procedures
RIIOGN302FOperate mud pumps
RIIOGN303EOperate, monitor and maintain mud systems
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII32026 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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