Course Description
The Certificate III in Drilling Operation qualification teaches the skills and knowledge required to work as a blast hole driller in the mining and construction industries. Blast hole drillers generally work under minimal supervision and undertake a broad range of skilled applications in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
The course includes:
- Marking out drill patterns
- Setting up
- Operating and relocating drill rigs
- Carrying out equipment maintenance and inspection activities
The course covers:
- A wide range of projects such as hard rock mining, coal mining, civil and construction works
- A large range of equipment and systems
- Pneumatic and hydraulic and sensor driven systems
Total Number of Units – 12
8 Core Units + 4 Elective Units
There is a nominal time of 12 – 18 months to complete the qualification.
Delivery is either at the workplace or by distance learning via the ACA Training mobile app available on iOS and Android devices.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate III in Drilling Operations. A Statement of Attainment will also be
issued outlining the specific units of competency completed to form this qualification.
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIINHB201E Load, secure and unload drilling equipment and materials
RIINHB202E Set up and pack up drill sites
RIINHB203E Support drilling processes
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
The elective units of competence which are applicate to this qualification are:
RIINHB328 Conduct rotary air drilling
RIIBHD301E Conduct surface blasthole drilling operations
RIINHB315D Conduct top-hole hammer drilling
RIINHB330 Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
Already have experience? Students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or an accelerated pathway. Contact us for more information.
Already have experience? Students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or an accelerated pathway. Contact us for more information.
$750
