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Course details
This Rig Ready Program will deliver both theoretical and practical training for the following:
- Legislation, Australian standards and other relevant documentation
- Hazard identification, assessment & control
- Work permits
- Atmospheric testing
- Entry and work in confined spaces
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (Inc SCBA, Harnesses, Fall Arrest Systems)
- Working at heights / depths
- Safe operation of vehicle in the field (Off Road)
- First Aid
- CPR
Link Recourses use a wide range of equipment, and depending on the personnel’s specific requirements our trainers will contextualise the course to your workplace setting. This course is highly practical and hands on.
Course name
Rig Ready
Duration
5 days (40 hours) face to face
Cost
$1,895 per person
Course code
RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
MSMPER205 – Enter confined space
MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with issued permit
MSMWHS216 – Operate breathing apparatus
RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
PMASUP236 – Operate vehicles in the field
RIIVEH305F – Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIVEH201E – Operate light vehicle
HLTAID009/011 – Provide First Aid & Perform CPR
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Target audience
This course is targeted at new entrants, re-entering personnel and candidates seeking employment in the upstream oil & gas drilling and well servicing industry. While some students may have completed this (or a superseded) unit in the past and require a refresher; the target audience is typically persons with no or limited knowledge, skills and experience in this skill set.
Outcomes of Rig Ready Training
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO 45483).

Course delivery
Face to face training and assessment is conducted at one of Link Resources purpose built training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients providing there a suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities.
Link Resources Training Facilities:
Sunshine Coast →
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane →
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay →
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide →
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport →
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston →
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne →
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland →
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844

Entry requirements
All students must be literate in the English language (no interpreters allowed).
All students must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space, performing physical tasks while wearing SCBA weighing up to 12kg
Due to the physical performance requirements of this unit, all students are to have a reasonable level of mental and physical fitness.
People with back, leg, arm or joint injuries may find it difficult to climb / access the practical area and perform activities at height and in confined spaces. (Please note that students must be physically capable of wearing a harness, climbing for significant periods of time and crawling through confined spaces).
Vehicle operators must have the appropriate class of driver’s licence before taking charge of the vehicle and be physically capable of operating the vehicle.
All students must be physically capable to Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for 2 minutes non-stop, on an adult manikin on the ground floor.
At enquiry, students can enter the program by expressing an interest and being sent an information pack that contains booking notification and course information (Course Brochure). This interest process enables the RTO and client to work together to ensure the course is suitable for them and to identify any additional support needs & make adequate provisions
Where a unit in the course has a pre-requisite, it is part of the course.
Payment Options
Please see the Link Resources Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.
Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, eftpos, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au or call (07) 5491 2144.
Pathways
- Training & Education Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may undertake a range of associated resources and infrastructure units and qualifications
- Employment Pathways: After achieving this unit of competency students may seek employment in resources and infrastructure industries; specifically on drilling rigs.

Our locations
Link Resources has purpose-built training facilities all across Australia to meet your specific training requirements.
Sunshine Coast
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844
This course and all related training and assessment services are delivered by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO Provider Number 45483).
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