Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII50820
Trades & constructionDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
12Units 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 (RII50820, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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 Drilling Supervisor
Industries
Oil and Gas Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII50820 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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BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIIENV501EImplement and maintain environmental management plans
RIIERR504EManage major incidents and emergencies
RIIGOV501EIdentify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
RIIOGD501FManage rig operations
RIIOGD502EPlan and evaluate rig operations
RIIOGD503EOversee drilling operations
RIIOGD504EManage drilling operations
RIIOGD505EManage drilling and well servicing induction and orientation
RIIOGD506DManage rig move and camp move
RIIOGD507DManage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations
RIIOGD508DManage well completion and abandonment
RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk
RIISAM502EManage general drilling equipment maintenance
RIIWSV502EManage well completion and rig release
RIIWSV503EManage and monitor rig-up operations
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII50820 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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