1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 9 Labourers and Related Workers >> 99 Other Labourers and Related Workers >> 991 Mining, Construction and Related Labourers >> 9911 Mining Support Workers and Driller's Assistants >> 9911-13 Driller's Assistant

9911-13	Driller's Assistant
	Driller's Offsider
	Roustabout (Oil and Gas)

Performs routine tasks in setting up and operating a drilling site for oil, gas, mineral ore or water, usually working under close supervision.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is completion of compulsory secondary education or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

transports materials and equipment to drilling site in a heavy vehicle
assists in setting up, moving and dismantling drill rigs and equipment
digs and cleans mud pits and drains
assists in obtaining drilling core samples
mixes and tests drilling fluids, chemicals and grout
assists in slotting, welding, inserting casing screens
assists with well development and pumping tests
operates pumps and air compressors
carries out basic maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery
cleans and maintains equipment, drill and camp sites

Specialisations:

Derrick Hand

Roughneck

Well Treatment Offsider