Assessor Resource
RIINHB304B
Conduct air drilling
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Air drilling is used for environmental, geotechnical, mineral exploration, mineral production, blast hole, seismic and water well drilling. Air drilling methods may include: rotary air blast, aircore, down the hole hammer, open hole, reverse circulation or combinations of the above. This unit is appropriate for those working in driller roles, at worksites within:
Civil construction
Coal mining
Drilling
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers the conduct of air drilling in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for conduct of air drilling; inspecting and maintaining air drilling equipment; drilling; selecting and using drilling additives; taking samples; maintaining equipment; and responding to problems.
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