Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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1 |
This qualification replaces RII31809 Certificate III in Drilling Operations. |
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2 |
Superseded imported units updated. Amended packaging rules to remove certain pre-requisites. |
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3 |
Pre-requisite to imported unit amended. |
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4 |
Additional electives added to Group B. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as drillers who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:
- eight (8) core units, and
- five (5) elective units of which:
- up to two (2) must be chosen from group A, including:
- at least one (1) ‘Conduct’ unit
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from group B
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
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.
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Core units of competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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BSBWHS301A |
Maintain workplace safety |
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RIIBEF301D |
Run on-site operations |
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RIICOM201D |
Communicate in the workplace |
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RIINHB301D |
Set up and prepare for drilling operations |
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RIIRIS301D |
Apply risk management processes |
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RIISAM209D |
Carry out operational maintenance |
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MSAPMSUP172A |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
Electives |
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Group A |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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RIIBHD305D |
Conduct down-hole hammer drilling |
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RIINHB302D |
Conduct reaming |
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RIINHB303D |
Install product pipe |
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RIINHB304D |
Conduct air drilling |
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RIINHB305D |
Conduct continuous flight auger drilling |
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RIINHB306D |
Conduct large diameter auger drilling |
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RIINHB307D |
Conduct conventional core drilling |
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RIINHB308D |
Conduct wireline core drilling |
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RIINHB309D |
Conduct guided boring |
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RIINHB310D |
Conduct surface directional drilling |
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RIINHB311D |
Conduct mud rotary drilling |
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RIINHB312D |
Conduct raise boring |
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RIINHB313D |
Conduct cable tool drilling |
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RIINHB315D |
Conduct top-hole hammer drilling |
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RIINHB316D |
Conduct underground in-seam directional drilling |
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RIINHB317D |
Install underground in-seam directional drilling standpipes |
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RIINHB318D |
Install and operate water and gas control equipment |
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RIINHB319D |
Install de-watering conduit and gas drainage equipment |
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RIINHB320D |
Construct monitoring bores |
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RIINHB322D |
Construct multiple aquifer production bores |
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RIINHB323D |
Conduct horizontal directional drilling |
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RIINHB324D |
Carry out grouting or cementing operations |
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RIINHB325D |
Construct and complete single aquifer production bores |
Group B |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTAID006 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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PMASUP236B |
Operate vehicles in the field |
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RIIBHD301D |
Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations |
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RIIBHD304D |
Set up and prepare for open-cut drilling operations |
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RIIBLA201D |
Support shotfiring operations |
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RIIBLA202D |
Support underground shotfiring operations |
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RIIBLA205D |
Store, handle and transport explosives |
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RIIBLA301D |
Conduct surface shotfiring operations |
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RIIBLA303D |
Conduct underground development shotfiring |
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RIIBLA304D |
Conduct underground production shotfiring |
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RIIERR301D |
Respond to mine incident |
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RIIERR302D |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents |
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RIINHB205D |
Assist continuous flight auger drilling |
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RIINHB206D |
Assist large diameter auger drilling |
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RIINHB208D |
Assist diamond core drilling |
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RIINHB209D |
Assist guided boring |
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RIINHB210D |
Assist surface directional drilling |
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RIINHB211D |
Assist mud rotary boring |
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RIINHB213D |
Assist cable tool drilling |
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RIINHB219D |
Assist with air drilling |
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RIIOGD304D |
Apply effective coal seam gas control practices |
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RIIOGD305D |
Apply blow out prevention operational procedures |
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RIIOGD405D |
Carry out well control and blow out prevention |
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RIIQUA201D |
Maintain and monitor site quality standards |
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RIIVEH305D |
Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
