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Qualification Title National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling
Qualification Type National Certificate
Level 4
Credits 119 - 123
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Process and Resources Engineering » Mining and Resources Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology » Drilling Industry » Drilling - Hydrocarbon
Strategic Purpose Statement
The National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling, recognises the skills of an experienced senior driller at an oil or gas drilling operation. The holder of the qualification is able to 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.

This qualification has a core component of essential skills required to work at a hydrocarbon drilling operation related to maintaining standard procedures and safe working practices; rigging up; conducting drilling operations; performing drilling calculations and reporting; carrying out well control and blowout prevention; participating in nippling-up and pressure tests; maintaining drilling rig communications systems; managing equipment maintenance; maintaining personnel management systems; participating in, leading and facilitating work teams in a hydrocarbon drilling environment; and managing non-routine, complex technical situations in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment. A small core elective that recognises a variety of skill sets is required due to the diversity of drilling environments.

The strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling, provide opportunities for specialisation. The Off Shore Drilling strand recognises skills in conducting pre-spud operations in a hydrocarbon drilling environment. The On Shore Drilling strand recognises skills in shutting down rigs and coordinating air drilling operations in a hydrocarbon drilling environment. There is an optional standard in this qualification, however, it is not required to achieve the qualification but may be required in some employment contexts.

This qualification includes Australian competency standards that are part of the DRT03 Drilling Training Package - Certificate 1V in Drilling. The New Zealand Extractive Industries Training Organisation has endorsed these standards.

This qualification is part of a pathway, which begins with the National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Floorman) (Level 2) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1335], and continues with the National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Derrickman) (Level 3) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1336], culminating in the National Diploma in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Rig Manager, Tool Pusher) (Level 5) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1338].
Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1337
Status Discontinued
Created 2007-10-25 00:00:00.0
Last Reviewed 2015-03-19 00:00:00.0
Last Date For Entry 2015-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0

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