Subjects
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 11
6 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
no more than three (3) may be chosen from Group B
no more than one (1) 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 both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are 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 |
Show leadership in the workplace | |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
Supervise on-site operations | |
Implement and monitor environmental policies | |
Plan and supervise mobilization of equipment, crew and materials | |
Apply site risk management system | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage non-routine, complex technical situations | |
Supervise blast hole drilling | |
Supervise mineral exploration drilling operations | |
Supervise geotechnical drilling operations | |
Supervise seismic drilling operations | |
Supervise water well drilling operations | |
Supervise foundation drilling operations | |
Supervise horizontal directional drilling operations | |
Supervise environmental drilling operations | |
Supervise mineral production and development drilling operations | |
Supervise surface directional drilling operations | |
Construct artesian (flowing) aquifer production bores | |
Construct geothermal wells | |
Supervise underground in-seam directional drilling operations | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Manage budgets and financial plans | |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Implement operational plan | |
Set up a business or records system for a small office | |
Plan small business finances | |
Market the small business | |
Undertake small business planning | |
Monitor and manage small business operations | |
Provide first aid | |
Provide advanced first aid | |
Communicate information | |
Apply and monitor surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems | |
Manage financial records | |
Provide supervision in the leadership of diverse work teams | |
Carry out well control and blow out prevention | |
Apply a quality management system on site | |
Carry out the risk management process | |
Apply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan | |
Plan assessment activities and processes | |
Assess competence | |
Participate in assessment validation | |
