1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 49 Other Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 498 Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 4986 Drillers >> 4986-11 Driller

4986-11	Driller
	Contract Driller
	Drilling Plant Operator

Moves, sets up and operates drilling rigs and related equipment used in extracting ore, liquids and gases from the earth.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

dismantles, moves and re-assembles drilling rigs and accessory equipment
starts and stops drills and directs the assembly and disassembly of pipes, casings and drill heads
monitors equipment and progress during drilling operations
takes samples of ore, liquids and gases and packages them
operates auxiliary equipment such as pumps for the expulsion of air, water or mud
records performance details and information obtained from wells and keeps logs detailing operations
carries out minor maintenance and repairs, lubricates and cleans equipment
may construct and test wells for oil, gas or water extraction
may operate equipment to drill shot holes, and set and detonate explosives
may operate equipment to construct mine workings

Specialisations:
Development Driller
Directional Driller
Jumbo Operator
Power Tong Operator
Raise Drill Operator
Rock Drill Operator
Stope Miner