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National Diploma in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Rig Manager, Tool Pusher)
(Level 5) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling
Level
5
Credits
124-146
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 Certificate
in Drilling – Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore
Drilling [Ref: 1337] 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.
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This qualification contained standards that had expired or been replaced by other
standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the
replacement standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring or
replaced standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
26366
1857
23394, 25450
7450
25463
7452
27520, 27521
7452
25940, 25941
11627
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Republished
Review
Version
1
1
2
Date
October 2007
January 2014
March 2015
Last Date for Assessment
December 2018
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Website
0800 88 21 21
04 494 0006
info@mito.org.nz
www.mito.org.nz
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National Diploma in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Rig Manager, Tool Pusher)
(Level 5) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling
Level
5
Credits
124-146
Purpose
The National Diploma in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Rig Manager, Tool Pusher) (Level 5) with
strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling recognises the skills of an experienced
Rig Manager or Tool Pusher at an oil or gas drilling operation. The holder of the
qualification is able to perform tasks that involve a high level of autonomy and require the
application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of
equipment, roles, and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to
demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination, and
planning skills.
This qualification has a core component of essential skills required to work at a
hydrocarbon drilling operation related to accounting, budgeting, and forecasting; managing
rig operations; planning and evaluating rig operations; managing drilling induction and
orientation; developing business relationships; developing and coordinating people,
systems and resources; quality management; and interpersonal communications. 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 overseeing drilling
operations in a hydrocarbon drilling environment. The On Shore Drilling strand recognises
skills in managing drilling operations, rig move and camp move, well completion and
abandonment, managing subordinates and equipment, and managing and monitoring
rigging up and rigging up to spud 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 V 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], the National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 4) with
strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1337], and culminates in this
qualification.
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Special Notes
Prerequisite: National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Floorman) (Level 4) with a
strand in Off Shore Drilling, or On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1336], or demonstrate equivalent
skills and knowledge.
Credit Range
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Level 6 credits
Minimum totals
Core Compulsory
5
42
5
52
Core 1 Elective
0-45
0-45
45
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Minimum total with strand
Off Shore Drilling Strand
12
12
124
Core 2 Elective
0-15
0-15
15
On Shore Drilling Strand
34
34
146
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National 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 on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
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.
Summary of Requirements
 Core Compulsory standards
 Core Elective 1 – A minimum of 45 credits as specified
 Core Elective 2 – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
 Off Shore Drilling Strand
 On Shore Drilling Strand
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Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Business > Accounting > Accounting - Middle Level
ID
Title
Level
Credit
11611
Perform the accounting functions for accounts payable
4
5
11627
Explain and apply concepts of management accounting
5
20
Level
Credit
6
5
Business > Financial Management > Financial Skills
ID
Title
1857
Prepare and use budgets and cash flow forecasts
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
23200
23201
23204
Manage rig operations in a hydrocarbon drilling
environment
Plan and evaluate rig operations in a hydrocarbon
drilling environment
Manage drilling induction and orientation in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
Credit
5
7
5
9
5
6
Level
Credit
6
10
Core Elective 1
A minimum of 45 credits
Business > Management > Management - Business Relationships
ID
Title
7456
Develop and strengthen supplier relationships
Business > Management > Management - Developing and Coordinating People
ID
Title
Level
Credit
7450
Recruit, select, and release staff
5
10
7452
Plan, organise, and allocate work to achieve objectives
5
10
8495
Develop self to improve performance
5
5
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Business > Management > Management - Systems and Resources
ID
Title
7462
Secure tenders, negotiate, and monitor contracts for
supply or maintenance of materials, plant, and
equipment
Business > Management > Quality Management
ID
Title
8078
Lead a team to achieve specified quality improvement
objectives
Level
Credit
6
10
Level
Credit
5
6
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
Credit
9678
Conduct formal meetings
5
4
21336
Lead a group/team to achieve an objective(s) with
some complexity
5
5
Core Elective 2
A minimum of 15 credits at Level 5 or above
From anywhere on the DAS
Off Shore Drilling Strand
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
23202
Oversee drilling operations in a hydrocarbon drilling
environment
5
Credit
12
On Shore Drilling Strand
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Hydrocarbon
ID
Title
Level
23203
23205
23206
23207
Manage drilling operations in a hydrocarbon drilling
environment
Organise rig move and camp move in a hydrocarbon
drilling environment
Manage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud
operations in a hydrocarbon drilling environment
Manage well completion and abandonment in a
hydrocarbon drilling environment
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5
12
5
6
5
10
5
6
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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
Transition Arrangements
Version 1 of this qualification was republished to include reverse transition arrangements
for expired standards 1857, 7450, 7452, and 11627.
Version 1 of this qualification contains expired standards. For the purposes of this
qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the expired standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
26366
1857
23394, 25450
7450
25463
7452
27520, 27521
7452
25940, 25941
11627
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated), and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against
standards that meet the requirements of the qualification.
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Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) 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 granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
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