Group
Occupation
399231 Driller
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
399231 Driller
Assembles, positions, and operates drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids, or gases from the earth.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Blast Hole Driller
- Diamond Driller
- Directional Driller
- Exploration Driller
- Jumbo Operator
- Rig Manager
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Operates drill rigs and related equipment to facilitate subsurface exploration and extraction of ore, liquids, or gases
- Monitors drilling operations and adjusts equipment as necessary
- Inspects and maintains drilling equipment and tools
- Records drilling data and maintains accurate records
- Tests and evaluates drill samples to determine the composition of extracted material
- May supervise and direct the work of Driller's Offsiders