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Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
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RII40920
You lead drilling crews through complex, non-routine operations across diverse resource and infrastructure sectors. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for senior drillers and supervisors. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for formal evidence assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as senior drillers or supervisors. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Qualification Code
RII40920
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
11 (6 core + 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Well Senior Driller | Supervising on-site activities to access groundwater supplies for commercial, domestic, or agricultural use. |
| Mineral Exploration Senior Driller | Leading complex mineral exploration and investigation activities at sites with suspected mineral reserves. |
| Blast Hole Driller | Directing drilling teams to create precise holes for explosives in quarries, mines, and civil construction. |
| Environmental Senior Driller | Managing drilling tasks in areas of suspected land contamination to assist with remediation processes. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Drilling operations, particularly for groundwater, are subject to strict state-based licensing requirements. While this qualification is a key component of the licensing process, please note that obtaining the qualification does not automatically grant a driller's licence.
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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 highlighting senior drilling experience
- ✓Current and past position descriptions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Site Leadership
- ✓Supervisory logs and daily drilling reports
- ✓Records of toolbox talks and safety briefings
- ✓Crew performance reviews or training records
Mobilisation & Planning
- ✓Equipment mobilisation plans and manifests
- ✓Site layout diagrams and access permits
- ✓Material requirements and procurement logs
Risk & Compliance
- ✓Completed Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or SWMS
- ✓Site-specific risk management assessments
- ✓Environmental monitoring and compliance reports
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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