Get a job at an Australian oil or gas drilling site with the RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore). This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for work as a derrick operator and assistant driller. The course covers: communication and safety, incident and emergency response, ancillary equipment operation, mud pump and systems operations, driving work vehicles in the field, operational maintenance, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, oil and gas drilling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Driller operates equipment used to extract minerals, liquids or gases from underground. You might work on a drilling rig, in the mining industry...
A Derrickman works on a range of equipment in the oil and gas industry. You might service oil and gas wells or maintain other parts of a drilling r...
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A Floorhand works primarily in the oil and gas industry, assisting with the operation and maintenance of drilling rigs. Their duties include handli...
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