Qualification Outline

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10/09/2026 8:45 PM AWST

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Diploma of Well Servicing Operations

Diploma of Well Servicing Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII51020
State Code:
BFI1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
23/09/2020
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
550
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2026
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 17/03/2026 Current Approved
3.00 12/03/2021 Replaced Approved
2.00 25/01/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 23/09/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors in well servicing operations.

The tasks performed by the supervisor in well servicing involve a high level of autonomy and require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others.

They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.
 
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)
- Seven (7) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units, of which:
- no more than one (1) unit may come from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core Units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBW70 RIIRIS501E Implement and maintain management systems to control risk 80 Unit of competency
OBW01 RIIWSV503E Manage and monitor rig-up operations 40 Unit of competency
OCC74 RIIOGD505E Manage drilling and well servicing induction and orientation 20 Unit of competency
OCD04 RIISAM502E Manage general drilling equipment maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OBX32 RIIBEF401E Manage non-routine and complex technical situations 40 Unit of competency
OCC73 RIIOGD501F Manage rig operations 40 Unit of competency
OBW45 RIIOGD502E Plan and evaluate rig operations 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed from the listed Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCC72 RIIOGD405E Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations 30 Unit of competency
OBA88 BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area 50 Unit of competency
OBX07 RIIGOV501E Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements 80 Unit of competency
OBX14 RIIENV501E Implement and maintain environmental management plans 60 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
OBO95 RIIERR504E Manage major incidents and emergencies 70 Unit of competency
OCE37 BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service 35 Unit of competency
WH530 RIIOGD506D Manage rig move and camp move 20 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
WH532 RIIOGD508D Manage well completion and abandonment 40 Unit of competency
OBV84 RIIWSV502E Manage well completion and rig release 50 Unit of competency
WH784 RIIWSV501D Manage well servicing induction and orientation 50 Unit of competency
OBW05 RIIWSV401E Rig up and rig down for well servicing operations 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA7 RII51015 Diploma of Well Servicing Operations Qualification
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information