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Unit Group

3992 Drillers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3992 Drillers

Assemble, position and operate drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

399231 Driller

Assembles, positions and operates drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Blast Hole Driller
  • Diamond Driller
  • Directional Driller
  • Exploration Driller
  • Jumbo Operator
  • Rig Manager

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Operates drill rigs and related equipment to facilitate subsurface exploration and extraction of ore, liquids or gases
  • Monitors drilling operations and adjusts equipment as necessary
  • Inspects and maintains drilling equipment and tools
  • Records drilling data and maintains accurate records
  • Tests and evaluates drill samples to determine the composition of extracted material
  • May supervise and direct the work of Driller's Offsiders