Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Drilling (Blast Hole)
Certificate II in Drilling (Blast Hole)
Qualification
National Code:
DRT20998
DRT20998
State Code:
M131
M131
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
12/11/1998
Approved Date
07/04/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
392
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/11/1998
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/11/1998 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
**CORE** Complete all core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1992 | DRTNH01A | Apply occupational health and safety in the work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1993 | DRTNH02A | Living away and interpersonal skills | 48 | Unit of competency |
| M1994 | DRTNH03A | Mobilise equipment and materials | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1995 | DRTNH04A | Set up/pack up drill site | 90 | Unit of competency |
| M1996 | DRTNH05A | Support drilling process | 96 | Unit of competency |
2.
Sector specific: Select the unit below to complete the qualification requirements.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0894 | MNQ.OP/30.A | Carry out blast surveys | 15 | Unit of competency |
3.
Optional Elective: Select the elective if the required by the industry sector but is not required to receive the qualification.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1997 | DRTNH06A | Undertake samples collection and recording | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W161 | DRT20703 | Certificate II in Drilling - Blast Hole | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code DRT20998 taken from the Drilling Training Package DRT20998 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered onto STARS by TPIS for Midland College of TAFE on 30/11/02. Further information on this program may be obtained from the portfolio Officer, Mining, Engineering, Trades and services Curruculum Support Services Network (METS CSSN), PO Box 1336 Midland WA 6936. Telephone (08) 9442 8312.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered onto STARS by TPIS for Midland College of TAFE on 30/11/02. Further information on this program may be obtained from the portfolio Officer, Mining, Engineering, Trades and services Curruculum Support Services Network (METS CSSN), PO Box 1336 Midland WA 6936. Telephone (08) 9442 8312.
Entry Requirements
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