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Certificate II in Drilling Operations

This qualification covers the work of drillers' assistants. It includes setting up and packing up drill sites, loading and securing drilling equipment, supporting drilling work, working with others and checking environmental and heritage issues. Offsiders already working on drill rigs could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII20915 Certificate II in Drilling Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Drillers' assistants and offsiders in mineral, water, construction or blast hole drilling who want their skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Driller's assistant
  • Driller's offsider
  • Blast hole driller's assistant
  • Water well driller's assistant
  • Leasehand

Qualification structure

12 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least one (1) must be chosen from Group A; no more than three (3) may be chosen from Group B; no more than one (1) may be chosen from within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements. There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Core units

8 units
  1. BSBWOR203Work effectively with others
  2. RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
  3. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  4. RIINHB201ELoad, secure and unload drilling equipment and materials
  5. RIINHB202ESet up and pack up drill sites
  6. RIINHB203ESupport drilling processes
  7. RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
  8. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

37 units

Group A

  1. RIINHB205FAssist continuous flight auger drilling
  2. RIINHB206EAssist large diameter auger drilling
  3. RIINHB208EAssist diamond core drilling
  4. RIINHB210EAssist surface directional drilling
  5. RIINHB211EAssist mud rotary drilling
  6. RIINHB217EAssist horizontal direction drilling
  7. RIINHB219EAssist with reverse circulation drilling
  8. RIINHB220Assist coil tube drilling
  9. RIINHB221Assist rotary air drilling
  10. RIINHB222Assist sonic drilling operations

Group B

  1. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  2. CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
  3. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  4. RIICCM210EInstall trench support
  5. RIICRC203EInstall sub-soil drainage
  6. RIIERR202EContribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
  7. RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
  8. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  9. RIIHAN213EWork effectively in the drilling industry
  10. RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
  11. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  12. RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  13. RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
  14. RIINHB218EAssist grouting and cementing operations
  15. RIIOGD205ESupport blow out prevention operations
  16. RIIOGD206EAssist and monitor well control operations
  17. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
  18. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  19. RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
  20. RIISAM215ECarry out drilling industry operational maintenance
  21. RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
  22. RIIUND206DInstall hand held underground ground support
  23. RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
  24. RIIVEH203EOperate a light vehicle underground
  25. RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  26. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
  27. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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