Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 7:15 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Drilling Operations
Certificate II in Drilling Operations
RII20913
J685
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 07/12/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as drillers’ assistants who undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and who take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:- eight (8) core units, and
- four (4) elective units of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from the group A
- up to three (3) may be chosen from group B and/or group C
- up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate II or Certificate III level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH099 | RIICOM201D | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH644 | RIIRIS201D | Conduct local risk control | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH256 | RIIENV201D | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH456 | RIINHB201D | Load, secure and unload drilling equipment and materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH457 | RIINHB202D | Set up/pack up drill site | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH458 | RIINHB203D | Support drilling process | 96 | Unit of competency |
| S8083 | BSBWOR203B | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH750 | RIIWHS201D | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH465 | RIINHB213D | Assist cable tool drilling | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH459 | RIINHB205D | Assist continuous flight auger drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH461 | RIINHB208D | Assist diamond core drilling | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH468 | RIINHB218D | Assist grouting or cementing operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH462 | RIINHB209D | Assist guided boring | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH460 | RIINHB206D | Assist large diameter auger drilling | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH464 | RIINHB211D | Assist mud rotary drilling | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH463 | RIINHB210D | Assist surface directional drilling | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH466 | RIINHB216D | Assist underground in-seam directional drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH469 | RIINHB219D | Assist with air drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B and/or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B and/or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5241 | TLILIC2001A | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9423 | CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W662 | RII20909 | Certificate II in Drilling Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZE4 | RII20915 | Certificate II in Drilling Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.
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