Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Drilling - Blast Hole

Certificate II in Drilling - Blast Hole

Qualification
National Code:
DRT20703
State Code:
W161
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
05/11/2003
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
334
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/11/2003
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 05/11/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

Requirements for completion of this qualification (see Training Package for full details)
Competency is required in 9 units for surface and 10 units for underground:
- All common units
- All relevant sector units for either surface or underground
- A minimum of one of the method units
- Other elective units may be chosen

Relevant units of competency may be imported from another Training Package to add to, or where appropriate replace, ‘elective’ units. Electives may also be chosen from other streams and other levels.

Where it is required by company or site conditions for a person to complete units in addition to the units required to achieve a qualification, a separate statement of attainment may be issued. These units may be selected from the Method Units or Other Elective Units.

COMMON UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2139 DRTNHB01A Follow workplace health, safety and environment procedures 30 Unit of competency
W2143 DRTNHB05A Mobilise equipment and materials 40 Unit of competency
W2144 DRTNHB06A Set up/pack up drill site 40 Unit of competency
W2145 DRTNHB07A Support drilling process 96 Unit of competency
W2141 DRTNHB03A Work effectively in the drilling industry 18 Unit of competency
W2142 DRTNHB04A Work in a drilling team 10 Unit of competency
2.

SURFACE SECTOR UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0947 MNMOCC426A Operate light vehicle 40 Unit of competency
M0941 MNMOCC418A Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
3.

UNDERGROUND SECTOR UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2140 DRTNHB02A Follow underground health and safety procedures 10 Unit of competency
W2536 MNMUGC1101A Set-up and prepare for ground support 20 Unit of competency
M1042 MNMUGC434A Transport plant, equipment and personnel 20 Unit of competency
4.

METHOD ELECTIVE UNITS (a minimum of one of the following)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2146 DRTNHB08A Assist air drilling 30 Unit of competency
W2156 DRTNHB18A Assist down hole hammer drilling 20 Unit of competency
W2157 DRTNHB19A Assist top hole hammer drilling 20 Unit of competency
5.

OTHER ELECTIVE UNITS (one or more electives may be chosen if appropriate)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M1040 MNMUGC432A Operate equipment services vehicle underground 20 Unit of competency
M0948 MNMOCC428A Operate mine services vehicle 30 Unit of competency
M1106 MNMPRD116A Take samples 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M131 DRT20998 Certificate II in Drilling (Blast Hole) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W662 RII20909 Certificate II in Drilling Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code DRT20703 taken from the Drilling Industry Training Package DRT03 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. DRT03 is endorsed until 31 December 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate, WA Department of Education and Training on 19 January 2006.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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