Engineering, Construction and Mining


Top 3 skills you will achieve:

  • Working with production equipment
  • Understanding petroleum geology
  • Understanding oil well control

Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas)

This broad qualification builds on the Diploma course and provides opportunities for work in semi-professional technical positions in various areas of the oil and gas industry.



Course Overview

Course Code:8989 (National ID: 52170) 
Careers:Petroleum Technician,  Petroleum Engineering Associate  
Duration:

One year (2 semesters) after completion of Diploma of Engineering Oil & Gas.

 
How:Full time 
Where:PERTH CAMPUS - Building 2
30 Aberdeen Street
NORTHBRIDGE
6003

 
Intake:Semester 1, Semester 2 
International study available:Yes 
Online study available:No 
Uni pathway available:Yes 

About the course

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In this course, you'll learn essential engineering skills such as obtaining geophysical and geological information, and determining what type of drilling equipment and method would be the most cost effective. For more details about the subjects covered in the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil & Gas) download our Course Map.

Studying this course at Central will expose you to skilled lecturers and Central's brand new engineering facilities and equipment.

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Career pathways
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Where this course can lead you

This course prepared you for work on both onshore and offshore oil rigs and other oil and gas exploration projects.

Your Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) prepares you for roles such as:

  • Petroleum Engineering Associate

  • Trainee Field Engineer

  • Petroleum Technician

The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) is a great precursor to further study at University. Upon completion of this course you will gain direct entry into Curtin University through Central's University Pathway's program.

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's oil and gas qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Understand the oil and gas industry

  • Take on advanced drilling operations

  • Understand petroleum and physical geology

  • Work in oil refining and chemical processing

  • Understand advanced oil and gas technology and mathematics

  • Manage projects

Your Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) gives you the skills to begin an exciting career in the oil and gas industry or for further study at Central.

Connected with industry

 

As a part of this qualification you may have the opportunity to take part in work placements, giving you real experience in the industry which could lead to employment post-study. We also encourage industry graduate opportunities with our industry partners.

We put an emphasis on training from experience. That's why oil and gas engineering professionals are our lecturers. So you’ll be gaining the best experience possible from the people who have done exactly what you want to do.
 
We have also assessed the software and practices this industry uses and replicated it within Central so when you leave, you'll be working on familiar technology and with familiar processes.

 

Our Civil and Structural Engineering Partners
WAM

Students have found employment or work based training at Monadelphous.  

 


The Water Corp has conducted work based training for its staff at Central.


University Pathways

Central's university pathway arrangements mean your Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) will provide you with the opportunity for direct entry and an advanced standing in a course at Curtin University or University of Southern Queensland.

 

Curtin University

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
200 credits (33%)
Equivalent to 1 year

University of Southern Queensland
 

 

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
Assessed on an individual basis, credit of up to one semester equivalent full time. Credit will depend on units completed.

 

 

 

 

Fee information


Domestic students:
The costs for this course for a semester are: $626 or $313 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $147. The resource fee is an estimate because the amount depends on which units you choose. You will be given the exact amount at enrolment. Find out more about how the costs are determined.

An estimate of the total cost of the course is $1819 (non conc) over the one year the course takes to complete.

Paying your fees

You will be  expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.

Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.

Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.

Find out more details about payment options

 

International students:
The cost for international students is 13000, duration 1 year. You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.

Course Structure

Plan:8989-CU1006-PSC 
Description:Complete 30 units 

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS

Description: Learners to complete all 20 units listed below.

NumberNational IDTitle
43846Apply principles of chemistry to oil and gas engineering situations
43847Assist in performing formation evaluation
43849Assist in designing a drilling mud system
43851Demonstrate knowledge of basic drilling operations
43852Demonstrate knowledge of basics of reservoir engineering
43853Demonstrate knowledge of petroleum geology
43854Demonstrate knowledge of physical geology
43855Demonstrate knowledge of surface production equipment
43856Demonstrate knowledge of surface production operations
43857Demonstrate knowledge of well control
43858Demonstrate overview knowledge of the oil and gas industry
43859Interpret engineering drawings and manuals
43866Use geophysical techniques in exploration for hydrocarbons
W5428MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
W5446MEM30007ASelect common engineering materials
W5451MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
W5452MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
W5502MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
W5672MEM22002AManage self in the engineering environment
W5683MEM23041AApply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

Title: GROUP 02 - CORE UNITS

Description: Learners to complete all 10 units below.

NumberNational IDTitle
43867Assist in designing well completions
43868Assist in performing formation appraisal
43869Demonstrate knowledge of advanced concepts of drilling
43870Demonstrate knowledge of advanced concepts of reservoir engineering
43871Demonstrate knowledge of advanced technologies in oil and gas production
43872Undertake an oil and gas industry project
W5671MEM22001APerform engineering activities
W5674MEM22004AManage engineering projects
W5677MEM22007AManage environmental effects of engineering activities
W5689MEM23081AApply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

Information for international students

Central is one of Australia's largest VET colleges, and trains around 1700 students from more than 85 countries each year. In 2010, we were the inaugural winner of Western Australia's International Training Provider of the Year award and were again given this award in 2011.

Our campuses are conveniently located near the centre of Perth's CBD, making them easy to access via public transport. Central boasts excellent, state of the art facilities and resources and a friendly, safe and secure learning environment.

As a graduate, you are ensured direct pathways to further qualifications at Western Australian universities, or alternatively, the job ready skills you need to succeed in your career straight away.

We offer a dedicated International Centre which is focused on servicing International students, helping you with your personal and academic needs. Staff offer friendly, specialised support and guidance from your initial contact through to your graduation, to ensure that your experience at Central is enjoyable and rewarding.

Visit our international pages to find out more about studying at Central and life in Perth.

Find out from international students about their experiences studying at Central.

Find out about applying to study at Central as an International student.

Courses available to international students at Central are delivered in partnership with Education and Training International RTO Provider No: 52395 CRICOS Provider Code: 00020G

Getting into this course

 

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas).

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Find out more information about the process to apply, enrol and pay.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here

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