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

• provide clear and direct feedback
• listen carefully to instructions and information
• read and interpret project plans and safety signs
• calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
• complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc
• negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues
• negotiate project details with clients
• network with other professionals working in the same field

Teamwork

• plan and lead team performance and operations
• coordinate project activities and timelines with clients
• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion
• provide feedback and advice to staff
• lead site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

• re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
• manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities
• work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
• manage the ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones

Initiative and enterprise

• act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
• identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace
• encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance

Planning and organising

• manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team
• identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work
• ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place
• ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes

Self-management

• take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved
• understand the standard of work expected at the work site
• proactively manage team performance
• develop trust and confidence in staff and customers

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
• lead change and continuous improvement processes
• manage learning and development plans
• prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions

Technology

• apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems
• operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines
• use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
• use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status
• use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities

Core units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

BSBCUS501A

Manage quality customer service

BSBMGT515A

Manage operational plan

BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

BSBOHS509A

Ensure a safe workplace

RIIENV501A

Implement and maintain environmental management plan

RIIGOV501A

Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements

RIINHB501A

Plan drilling

RIIRIS501A

Implement and maintain management systems to control risk

RIIPRM501A

Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts

RIISAM502B

Manage general drilling equipment maintenance

Group A electives  

Unit code

Unit title

RIINHB401A

Plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials

RIINHB402A

Supervise mineral exploration drilling operations

RIINHB403A

Supervise geotechnical drilling operations

RIINHB404A

Supervise seismic drilling operations

RIINHB405A

Supervise water well drilling operations

RIINHB406A

Supervise foundation drilling operations

RIINHB407A

Supervise horizontal directional drilling operations

RIINHB408A

Supervise environmental drilling operations

RIINHB409A

Supervise mineral production and development drilling operations

RIINHB410A

Supervise surface directional drilling operations

RIINHB411A

Construct artesian (flowing) aquifer production bores

RIINHB412B

Construct geothermal wells

RIINHB413A

Supervise underground in-seam directional drilling operations