Driller
OSCA 399231·ANZSCO 712211
8,300
7.8%
2.5%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Driller is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Drilling Operations, Diploma of Well Servicing Operations, Certificate IV in Drilling Operations, and Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore).
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About this career
Assembles, positions and operates drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Driller.
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Certificate III in Drilling Operations
RII31820 · AQF 3 · 28 providers
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Diploma of Well Servicing Operations
RII51020 · AQF 5 · 8 providers
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Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
RII40920 · AQF 4 · 19 providers
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Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII50820 · AQF 5 · 8 providers
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Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore)
RII32026 · AQF 3 · 7 providers
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Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII41126 · AQF 4 · 6 providers
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Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations
RII41226 · AQF 4 · 7 providers