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National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4) with
strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling
Level
4
Credits
119-123
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification, the National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Senior Driller)
(Level 4) with an optional strand in Water Well [Ref: 1333], the National Diploma in Drilling
– Non-hydrocarbon (Driller Supervisor) (Level 5) [Ref: 1334], 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
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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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National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4) with
strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling
Level
4
Credits
119-123
Purpose
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].
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Special Notes
Prerequisite: National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Floorman) (Level 3) with a
strand in Off Shore Drilling, or On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1335], or demonstrate equivalent
skills and knowledge.
Credit Range
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Core Compulsory
7
101
108
Core Elective
0-5
0-5
5
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Minimum total with strand
Off Shore Drilling Strand
6
–
6
119
On Shore Drilling Strand
–
10
10
123
Summary of Requirements
 Core Compulsory standards
 Core Elective – A minimum of 5 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
 Off Shore Drilling Strand
 On Shore Drilling 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.
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Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
23187
23188
23190
23191
23192
23194
23195
23196
23197
23199
Maintain standard procedures and safe working
practices in a hydrocarbon drilling environment
Rig up in a hydrocarbon drilling environment
4
3
3
7
Conduct drilling operations in a hydrocarbon drilling
environment
Perform drilling calculations and reporting in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
Carry out well control and blowout prevention in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
Participate in nippling-up and pressure test in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
Maintain drilling rig communications systems in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
Manage equipment maintenance in a hydrocarbon
drilling environment
Maintain personnel management systems in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
4
15
4
7
4
10
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
8
4
10
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
22496
Credit
Manage non-routine, complex technical situations in a
non-hydrocarbon drilling environment
4
Credit
35
Core Elective
A minimum of 5 credits at Level 4 or above
From anywhere on the NQF
Off Shore Drilling Strand
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
23189
Conduct pre-spud operations in a hydrocarbon drilling
environment
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Credit
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On Shore Drilling Strand
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
Credit
23193
Shut down rig in a hydrocarbon drilling environment
4
3
23198
Coordinate air drilling operations in a hydrocarbon
drilling environment
4
7
Optional standards
The following standard is optional
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
23213
Assist in the transfer of passengers and freight during
helicopter operations in a hydrocarbon drilling
environment
2
Credit
6
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
2043
Engineering and Technology >
Drilling Industry > Drilling Hydrocarbon
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.
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