Assessor Resource
RIINHB210A
Assist surface directional drilling
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Directional drilling is undertaken for large diameter bores in hard rock or other difficult geology. The directionally drilled hole may subsequently be reamed and have product pipe installed, or it may be for coal seam methane drainage or similar. This unit is appropriate for those working in drillers assistants roles at surface worksites within:
Coal mining
Drilling
This unit covers assisting with surface directional drilling in coal and metalliferous mines. It includes planning and preparing for and supporting surface directional drilling and carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
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