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399231 · OSCA 2024

Driller

Classification: Occupation
Skill level: 3
Major group: Technicians and Trades Workers

Classification

Major group: 3Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group: 399Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3992Drillers

Description

Assembles, positions and operates drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.

Specialisations

Blast Hole Driller
Diamond Driller
Directional Driller
Exploration Driller
Jumbo Operator
Rig Manager

Unit group

3992 · Drillers

Description

Assemble, position and operate drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.

Skill level

Australia

3

Occupation skill level 3

Tasks

Tasks include

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

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