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National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Senior Driller) (Level
4) with an optional strand in Water Well
Level
4
Credits
110
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification, the National Diploma in Drilling – Non-hydrocarbon (Driller Supervisor)
(Level 5) [Ref: 1334], the National Certificate in Drilling – Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4)
with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1337], and the National
Diploma in Drilling – Hydrocarbon (Rig Manager, Tool Pusher) (Level 5) with strands in Off
Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1338] have been reviewed and replaced by the
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 5) [Ref: 2623].
The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to this qualification is
31 December 2015. The last date of assessment for the replaced qualification is 31
December 2018.
People working towards the replaced qualification must complete its requirements or
transfer to a programme of study or training leading to its replacement by 31 December
2018.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to MITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case
basis.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Version
1
2
Date
October 2007
March 2015
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
MoE Code 9013
Last Date for Assessment
December 2018
December 2018
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Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
0800 88 2121
04 494 0006
info@mito.org.nz
www.mito.org.nz
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SSB Code 101542
MoE Code 9013
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National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Senior Driller) (Level
4) with an optional strand in Water Well
Level
4
Credits
110
Purpose
The National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Senior Driller) (Level 4) with an
optional strand in Water Well recognises the skills of an experienced senior nonhydrocarbon driller at an onshore drilling site. The holder of the qualification is able to
perform tasks involving a wide range of varied activities most of which are complex and
non-routine and is responsible for the quality and quantity of output of others.
A core component of essential skills required by a Senior Driller relating to managing
mobilisation of equipment and materials, managing on site operations, and managing non
routine, complex technical situations in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment is included
in this qualification. A small elective that recognises a variety of skill sets is required due
to the diversity of drilling environments.
The standards in the optional strand relate to methods of drilling that are specific to water
wells.
This qualification includes Australian competency standards that are part of the DRT03
Drilling Training Package – Certificate 111 in Drilling. These standards have been
endorsed by the New Zealand Extractive Industries Training Organisation.
This qualification is part of a pathway, which begins with the National Certificate in
Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Level 2) with an optional strand in Blast Hole/Mineral
Production and Development [Ref: 1331], and continues with the National Certificate in
Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 3) with optional strands in Environmental/
Geotechnical, and Water Well [Ref: 1332], culminating in the National Diploma in Drilling Non-hydrocarbon (Driller Supervisor) (Level 5) [Ref: 1334].
Special Notes
Prerequisite: National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 3)
[Ref: 1332], or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
Credit Range
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals for
qualification
Compulsory
105
110
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
MoE Code 9013
Elective
5
Water Well Optional Strand
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Summary of Requirements
 Compulsory standards
 Elective – A minimum of 5 credits as specified
The following strand is optional
 Water Well Optional Strand
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
22496
22497
22498
Manage non-routine, complex technical situations in a
4
non-hydrocarbon drilling environment
Manage mobilisation of equipment and materials in a
4
non-hydrocarbon drilling environment
Manage on-site operations in a non-hydrocarbon drilling 4
environment
Credit
35
35
35
Elective
A minimum of 5 credits at Level 4 or above
From anywhere on the NQF
Water Well Optional Strand
A minimum of 1 standard
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
22499
22500
Construct artesian (flowing) aquifer production bores in
a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment
Construct geothermal wells in a non-hydrocarbon
drilling environment
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
MoE Code 9013
Credit
4
40
4
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Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA and NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
2044
Engineering and Technology >
Drilling Industry > Drilling - Nonhydrocarbon
030303
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Process and
Resources Engineering > Mining
and Resources Engineering
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
MoE Code 9013
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