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Certificate III in Drilling Principles
Certificate III in Drilling Principles
Accredited course
National Code:
5985
5985
State Code:
5001
5001
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
392
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
30/08/1996
Expiry Date
31/12/2002
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide learners with the theoretical knowledge required to be able to seek
or enter employment as a geotechnical, foundation/construction, mineral
exploration, waterwell, environmental driller.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56371 | Down-hole Drilling Problem Solving | 20 | Module | |
| 56360 | Drilling and the Drilling Industry | 10 | Module | |
| 56370 | Drilling Applications | 30 | Module | |
| 56361 | Drilling Calculations and Fundamentals | 20 | Module | |
| 56365 | Drilling Circulating Fluids and Grouting | 25 | Module | |
| 56369 | Drilling Communication, Logs, Records and Reports | 20 | Module | |
| 56362 | Drilling Equipment and Methods | 25 | Module | |
| 56366 | Drilling Operations | 30 | Module | |
| 56372 | Drilling Rig and Crew Management | 30 | Module | |
| 56363 | Drilling Rig Mechanics | 25 | Module | |
| 56367 | Drilling Sampling and Sampling Equipment | 20 | Module | |
| 56368 | Drilling Tests and Measurements | 30 | Module | |
| 31324 | Drilling Workplace/Team Effectiveness | 18 | Module | |
| 56364 | Geology for Drillers | 25 | Module | |
| 46199 | Senior First Aid | 24 | Module | |
| 31320 | Survival and Drilling Camp Life Skills | 36 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Plus one elective from the following: Group A Electives
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56373 | Drilling Safety Induction | 10 | Module | |
| 41012 | General Safety Induction (Marcsta) | 8 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M123 | DRT20198 | Certificate II in Drilling (Environmental) | Qualification |
| M124 | DRT20298 | Certificate II in Drilling (Foundation/Construction) | Qualification |
| M125 | DRT20398 | Certificate II in Drilling (Geotechnical) | Qualification |
| M126 | DRT20498 | Certificate II in Drilling (Mineral Exploration) | Qualification |
| M130 | DRT20898 | Certificate II in Drilling (Waterwell) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
1. This course was amended by Central Metropolitan College of TAFE on the
26/07/99.
1. This course was amended by Central Metropolitan College of TAFE on the
26/07/99.
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