Qualification details

The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• speak clearly and directly
• listen carefully to instructions and information
• read and interpret work instructions and safety signs
• calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
• complete incident and maintenance reports
• adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork

• apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context
• contribute to the planning and execution of operations
• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
• recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Problem-solving

• adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions
• participate in team solutions to safety issues

Initiative and enterprise

• independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas
• identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
• identify and assess risks in the workplace

Planning and organising

• manage time and priorities to complete work
• identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits
• identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses
• follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done

Self-management

• take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks
• monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time
• understand the standard of work expected at a work site

Learning

• be willing to learn new ways of working
• seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
• understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures

Technology

• use technology to monitor and report on work progress
• use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
• operate equipment safely

Core units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

MSAPMSUP172A

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

RIICOM201A

Communicate in the workplace

RIIERR202A

Contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations

RIIOGD204A

Perform rig floor operations

RIIOGN201A

Carry out rig lease operations

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

RIISAM209A

Carry out operational maintenance

Group A electives  

Unit code

Unit title

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

MSAPMPER200B

Work in accordance with an issued permit

RIIHAN201A

Operate a forklift

RIIHAN208A

Perform dogging

RIIHAN209A

Perform basic rigging

RIIHAN307A

Operate a vehicle loading crane

RIIHAN309A

Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

RIIMPO304B

Conduct wheel loader operations

RIIOGD202A

Carry out equipment and basic rig maintenance

RIIOGD205A

Support blow out prevention operations

RIIOGD206A

Assist with coal seam gas control

RIIOHS202A

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIOHS204A

Work safely at heights

RIISAM205A

Cut, weld and bend materials