​RII20920 - Certificate II in Drilling Operations

​Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as assistant drillers who undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 12
8 core units  plus
4 elective units,  of which:
  • at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A
  • no more than three (3) may be chosen from Group B
  • no more than one (1) may be chosen from 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 
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

Electives
Group A
Unit code                           Unit title 
RIINHB205F                    Assist continuous flight auger drilling
RIINHB206E                    Assist large diameter auger drilling
RIINHB208E                    Assist diamond core drilling
RIINHB210E                    Assist surface directional drilling
RIINHB211E                    Assist mud rotary drilling
RIINHB217E                    Assist horizontal direction drilling
RIINHB219E                    Assist with reverse circulation drilling
RIINHB220                      Assist coil tube drilling
RIINHB221                      Assist rotary air drilling
RIINHB222                      Assist sonic drilling operations

Group B
Unit code                         Unit title 
BSBDIV301                     Work effectively with diversity
CPCCLDG3001A          Licence to perform dogging
HLTAID003                      Provide first aid
RIICCM210D                  Install trench support
RIICRC203D                   Install sub-soil drainage
RIIERR202E                   Contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
RIIHAN206E                  Transport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208E                  Perform dogging
RIIHAN213E                  Work effectively in the drilling industry
RIIHAN307E                  Operate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN309F                  Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN311F                  Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMPO304E                 Conduct wheel loader operations
RIINHB218E                 Assist grouting and cementing operations
RIIOGD205E                Support blow out prevention operations
RIIOGD206E                Assist and monitor well control operations
RIIQUA201E                Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202E                   Respond to site based spills
RIISAM202E                Isolate and access plant
RIISAM215E               Carry out drilling industry operational maintenance
RIISTD202D               Collect routine site samples
RIIUND206D              Install hand held underground ground support
RIIVEH201E               Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH203E               Operate a light vehicle underground
RIIVEH305F               Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS204E             Work safely at heights
TLILIC0003                Licence to operate a forklift truck

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20915 Certificate II in Drilling Operations.
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