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Certificate II in Drilling Operations
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RII20920
You have the hands-on experience required to support complex drilling operations across the resources sector. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for your field expertise. Register your interest today to be notified when we begin guiding candidates through this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as assistant drillers who undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
Qualification Code
RII20920
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (8 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Driller's Assistant | Providing essential support to drillers by handling equipment, preparing sites, and maintaining operational safety. |
| Leasehand | Maintaining onshore rig sites and assisting senior personnel with general maintenance and drilling tasks. |
| Water Well Driller's Assistant | Helping set up and operate rigs specifically designed to access ground water for domestic or agricultural use. |
| Seismic Driller's Assistant | Moving and operating drilling rigs to create holes for explosive placement during reflection surveys. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume outlining your time as a driller's assistant or leasehand
- ✓Position descriptions showing your responsibilities on-site
- ✓Site induction records and employment contracts
Site Operations
- ✓Logs showing your involvement in loading, securing, and unloading drilling equipment
- ✓Photos or videos of you setting up and packing up drill sites
- ✓Records of routine operational maintenance on drilling plant
Drilling Support
- ✓Evidence of assisting with specific drilling methods (e.g., diamond core, mud rotary, or air)
- ✓Shift logs detailing your support during drilling processes
- ✓Records of collecting and handling routine site samples
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Completed Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- ✓Risk control reports and local hazard identification logs
- ✓Records showing compliance with environmental and heritage site requirements
Training & Certifications
- ✓First Aid certificate or CPR records
- ✓White Card or relevant site-specific safety clearances
- ✓Any internal operator tickets or equipment-specific training records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
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