Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version was released with RII Resources and infrastructure Training Package version 8.0.
as directed by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment. Correction to minor mapping error. |
Release 2 |
This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 7.0. The following elective units of competency have been deleted as directed by the AISC:
The above training products were identified as having zero enrolments over a three year period. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 5.0. Minor change to add the following units of competency to the elective list:
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Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals 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 and/or contingency measures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 13
8 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A whose unit title begins with 'Conduct'
- at least one (1) unit may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere 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 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 of competency |
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
MSMENV172 |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
RIIBEF301D |
Run on-site operations |
RIICOM301E |
Communicate information |
RIIERR302E |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents |
RIINHB301E |
Set up and prepare for drilling operations |
RIIRIS301E |
Apply risk management processes |
RIISAM209E |
Carry out operational maintenance |
Electives |
|
Group A |
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIBHD301E |
Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations |
RIICCM302 |
Track directional boring operations |
RIINHB302D |
Conduct reaming |
RIINHB303D |
Install product pipe |
RIINHB304E |
Conduct reverse circulation drilling operations |
RIINHB305E |
Conduct continuous flight auger drilling |
RIINHB306E |
Conduct large diameter auger drilling |
RIINHB307D |
Conduct conventional core drilling |
RIINHB308D |
Conduct wireline core drilling |
RIINHB309E |
Conduct guided boring |
RIINHB310D |
Conduct surface directional drilling |
RIINHB311E |
Conduct mud rotary drilling operations |
RIINHB312D |
Conduct raise boring |
RIINHB315D |
Conduct top-hole hammer drilling |
RIINHB316D |
Conduct underground in-seam directional drilling |
RIINHB317D |
Install underground in-seam directional drilling standpipes |
RIINHB318D |
Install and operate water and gas control equipment |
RIINHB320D |
Construct monitoring bores |
RIINHB322E |
Construct multiple aquifer production bores |
RIINHB323D |
Conduct horizontal directional drilling |
RIINHB324E |
Conduct grouting or cementing operations |
RIINHB325E |
Construct single aquifer bores |
RIINHB326 |
Conduct coil tube drilling |
RIINHB327 |
Conduct cyber chair drilling operations |
RIINHB328 |
Conduct rotary air drilling |
RIINHB329 |
Conduct sonic drilling operations |
RIINHB330 |
Conduct down-hole hammer drilling |
RIISTD202D |
Collect routine site samples |
Group B |
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid |
RIIBLA201E |
Support shotfiring operations |
RIIBLA202F |
Support underground shotfiring operations |
RIIBLA205E |
Store, handle and transport explosives |
RIIBLA301E |
Conduct surface shotfiring operations |
RIIBLA303E |
Conduct underground development shotfiring |
RIIBLA304E |
Conduct underground production shotfiring |
RIICTT303E |
Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations |
RIIERR301E |
Respond to work site incidents |
RIIHAN309F |
Conduct telescopic materials handler operations |
RIIMPO304E |
Conduct wheel loader operations |
RIIOGD304D |
Apply effective coal seam gas control practices |
RIIOGD305E |
Apply blow out prevention operational procedures |
RIIOGD405E |
Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations |
RIIWHS202E |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
RIIWHS204E |
Work safely at heights |
RIIVEH305F |
Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII31815 Certificate III in Drilling Operations.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272