Occupation

821931 Driller's Offsider

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

821931 Driller's Offsider

Performs routine tasks to assist Drillers, including setting up, operating, and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore, or water.

Alternative titles

  • Driller's Assistant
  • Roustabout (Oil and Gas)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists in setting up drilling equipment and machinery at drilling sites, and the installation and maintenance of drill casings and pipes
  • Operates drilling equipment under the supervision of Drillers
  • Assists in the collection and analysis of drilling samples
  • Cleans and maintains drilling equipment and work areas
  • Assists in the dismantling and removal of drilling equipment and machinery
  • Assists in the transportation of drilling equipment, and materials to and from drill sites