Subjects
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 12
10 core units plus
2 elective units, of which:
no more than two (2) units may be chosen from the elective list below or 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 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 |
Manage quality customer service | |
Manage operational plan | |
Ensure a safe workplace | |
Lead and manage team effectiveness | |
Implement and maintain environmental management plan | |
Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements | |
Plan drilling | |
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts | |
Implement and maintain management systems to control risk | |
Manage general drilling equipment maintenance | |
Electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Supervise blast hole drilling | |
Provide supervision in the leadership of diverse work teams | |
Plan and supervise the mobilisation of equipment, crew and materials | |
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 |