Nationally recognised training
Blast Hole Drilling Course Set
$1400.00 GST Free. Discounted rates for group bookings may apply.
Units of competency
What you are enrolling in.
Course Set Schedule
Blended Delivery
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) + Submission of a student portfolio & Theory challenge test.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
NNZMC Pty Ltd T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974 offers this course set through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.
The RPL process recognises your existing experience gained through life or work for which you may not have obtained a formal qualification. We will work with you to identify your existing skills and assess if you can then achieve a full or partial qualification. This also helps to avoid unnecessary duplication of training, saving you time and money.
Under an RPL pathway you will be required to gather and submit valid, current (preferably under 12 months old, however assessment of currency remains the discretion of the Assessor), authentic and sufficient evidence to demonstrate your existing drilling knowledge and skills to meet the qualification requirements.
RPL Entry Requirements
Participants should already be employed as a Trainee Driller or Driller, with a minimum of 12 months experience in the role or have prior drilling experience and have access to a drill site/sufficient evidence where competencies can be demonstrated and/or verified.
The expected completion timeline for this course set is 12 months.
Course fee
$1400.00 GST Free.
Discounted rates for group bookings may apply.
Outcome
Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:
- RIINHB301E Set up and prepare for drilling operations
- RIIBHD301E Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations
Your Statement of Attainment will also include your chosen unit/s from:
- RIINHB315D Conduct top-hole hammer drilling
- RIINHB330 Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
- RIINHB328 Conduct rotary air drilling
Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by NNZMC Pty Ltd - T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974.
Before you enrol
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course on behalf of NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- Participants must be 18 years and over
- ID is required
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number (or exemption). This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
- Online study/evidence submission: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies/evidence submission.
- Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration (if required)
- Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing (if required)
- Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to drilling operations, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate hole depth and down hole equipment length.
- Digital skills: students need basic digital skills to enrol and to complete any online learning, including using a computer, tablet or smartphone, a web browser and email.
- Language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment: every student completes an LLND assessment with Industry Skills Solutions before enrolment is confirmed, to check the course is suitable and to identify any support needed. A completed LLND assessment is valid for 12 months; returning students complete a new one after 12 months.
Enrolment is confirmed only once all entry requirements have been met.
Course Information
Everything else you need to know.
Course Set Description
This course set describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct surface blast hole drilling operations in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in driller roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of skilled applications in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Course set requirements:
- RIINHB301E Set up and prepare for drilling operations
- RIIBHD301E Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations
Students must also choose one of the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency to complete the course set:
- RIINHB315D Conduct top-hole hammer drilling
- RIINHB330 Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
- RIINHB328 Conduct rotary air drilling
** Note: Students may elect to complete more than one of the above nationally recognised unit/s of competency, however this will incur further charges **
For full training details visit: https://training.gov.au/
Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible career opportunities related to this qualification includes:
- Production Driller
- Blast Hole Driller
Further Training Pathways
After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:
- RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations or;
- RII40920 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations or;
- Other relevant Diploma qualifications
Assessment
Individuals undertaking this Qualification with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions may be expected to complete a submission of evidence/student portfolio, verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.
For full assessment requirements go to: https://training.gov.au/
Support Provided
HMC Group Solutions & NNZMC Pty Ltd T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974 provides ongoing support to students throughout the duration of their studies via email, phone and face-to-face.
Learners Rights & Responsibilities
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974.
Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.
