Certificate III in Drilling Operations
We offer nationally recognised RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations qualification through full competency-based training and assessment, recognition of prior skills and experience or tailored assessment only pathways to meet operational needs.
Infrastructure Trainings drilling team has extensive experience and our track record ensures we have highly experienced and qualified staff.
Contact Infrastructure Training for pricing we will work with you to fit your financial requirements.
We Train and assess in all aspects of Drilling and can give full qualifications for all competencies within the Certificate III in Drilling Operations.
The Certificate is nationally recognised.
This qualification reflects the role of Drillers and is aimed at people who work in drilling industry. Students will develop their knowledge and skills completing tasks that involve a broad range of skilled applications that are applied in a wide variety of contexts and may involve some discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures.
They will not only learn how to operate the drill, but also learn how to maintain a safe work environment, train and manage their drill crews, conduct pre-start inspections, communicate with the client, conduct maintenance, set up the work site, run effective site operations.
As a driller you have the opportunity to work in remote locations or city based you choose the type of drilling that suits you.
You have the skills to expand into many different types of drilling applications and can create an amazing career travelling all over the globe.
Financially you will be paid well beyond $100,000.00 dollars a year and gain qualifications along the way that will place you highly sought after.
- Becoming a Driller in a Drilling Team
- How to safely operate drill rigs and other equipment
- Understanding the Drilling Industry, Legislation and Work Health and Safety
- Team work
- Effective workplace communication
- How to perform complex and non-routine drilling
- Contribute to development of technical solutions
- How to lead an effective team
There are none for this course.
Already have experience? Students be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or an accelerated pathway.
On successful completion of the course, they will gain a RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations. A Statement of Attainment will also be issued outlining the specific units of competency completed to form this qualification
Below is a list of units and packaging rules inside the RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations
Infrastructure Training will work with you to contextualise your Certificate using the Training package below.
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 13
8 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A whose unit title begins with 'Conduct'
- at least one (1) unit may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units 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 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.
RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations
Core units of competency |
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| Unit code | Unit title |
| BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety |
| MSMENV172 | Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
| RIIBEF301D | Run on-site operations |
| RIICOM301E | Communicate information |
| RIIERR302E | Respond to local emergencies and incidents |
| RIINHB301E | Set up and prepare for drilling operations |
| RIIRIS301E | Apply risk management processes |
| RIISAM209E | Carry out operational maintenance |
Electives |
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Group A |
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| Unit code | Unit title |
| RIIBHD301E | Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations |
| RIICCM302 | Track directional boring operations |
| RIINHB302D | Conduct reaming |
| RIINHB303D | Install product pipe |
| RIINHB304E | Conduct reverse circulation drilling operations |
| RIINHB305E | Conduct continuous flight auger drilling |
| RIINHB306E | Conduct large diameter auger drilling |
| RIINHB307D | Conduct conventional core drilling |
| RIINHB308D | Conduct wireline core drilling |
| RIINHB309E | Conduct guided boring |
| RIINHB310D | Conduct surface directional drilling |
| RIINHB311E | Conduct mud rotary drilling operations |
| RIINHB312D | Conduct raise boring |
| RIINHB315D | Conduct top-hole hammer drilling |
| RIINHB316D | Conduct underground in-seam directional drilling |
| RIINHB317D | Install underground in-seam directional drilling standpipes |
| RIINHB318D | Install and operate water and gas control equipment |
| RIINHB320D | Construct monitoring bores |
| RIINHB322E | Construct multiple aquifer production bores |
| RIINHB323D | Conduct horizontal directional drilling |
| RIINHB324E | Conduct grouting or cementing operations |
| RIINHB325E | Construct single aquifer bores |
| RIINHB326 | Conduct coil tube drilling |
| RIINHB327 | Conduct cyber chair drilling operations |
| RIINHB328 | Conduct rotary air drilling |
| RIINHB329 | Conduct sonic drilling operations |
| RIINHB330 | Conduct down-hole hammer drilling |
| RIISTD202D | Collect routine site samples |
Group B |
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| Unit code | Unit title |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid |
| RIIBLA201E | Support shotfiring operations |
| RIIBLA202F | Support underground shotfiring operations |
| RIIBLA205E | Store, handle and transport explosives |
| RIIBLA301E | Conduct surface shotfiring operations |
| RIIBLA303E | Conduct underground development shotfiring |
| RIIBLA304E | Conduct underground production shotfiring |
| RIICTT303E | Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations |
| RIIERR301E | Respond to work site incidents |
| RIIHAN309F | Conduct telescopic materials handler operations |
| RIIMPO304E | Conduct wheel loader operations |
| RIIOGD304D | Apply effective coal seam gas control practices |
| RIIOGD305E | Apply blow out prevention operational procedures |
| RIIOGD405E | Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
| RIIVEH305F | Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle |
| TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction |
further course details
What to wear
All course participants are required to wear appropriate work attire, including a hard hat, gloves, steel toe cap boots, and long trousers.
Course Duration
It is anticipated this course will take up to 3 to 12 months to complete, depending on the delivery method and course attendance from the student. Levels of experience and any additional prior Qualifications in a relevant industry may also affect time frames.
Delivery Options
This course is offered via the following method across Australia
Flexible workplace delivery: (must be working in the industry)
Regular Trainer/Assessor contact through workplace visits, phone calls, texts and email
Self-paced learning (approximately 2 hours per week)
Recognition of prior learning options are also on offer depending on prior experience.
On the job training – our trainers come to your workplace to deliver theory and conduct skills observation and on the job training.
Students are supported with
Access to a dedicated Trainer/Assessor until the program is completed.
Hard copy learner guides and workbooks provided, access to learning material and assessments online through student portal.
Access to additional support through the course program department on 0420 270 430.
Our Student Handbook.
Dates
Please email to find out available dates info@infrastructure-training.com.
Training courses can be delivered at worksites upon request.
For more details, email us.
Student Handbook
Please find a link to the Student Handbook that we recommend all participants read in advance of their training with Infrastructure Training.
For more information on this course, including fees, contact Infrastructure Training on 0420 270 430 or info@infrastructure-training.com
This Nationally accredited Qualification is delivered by Infrastructure Training – RTO: 45727
All training, assessment and issuance of Qualifications are the responsibility of Infrastructure Training.
