Driller's Assistant
OSCA 821931·ANZSCO 821912
2,000
8%
3.7%
28 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Driller's Assistant 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 II in Drilling Operations, Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing, and Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations.
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About this career
Performs routine tasks to assist Drillers, including setting up, operating and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore or water.
What they typically do
- Assists in setting up drilling equipment and machinery at drilling sites, and the installation and maintenance of drill casings and pipes
- Operates drilling equipment under the supervision of Drillers
- Assists in the collection and analysis of drilling samples
- Cleans and maintains drilling equipment and work areas
- Assists in the dismantling and removal of drilling equipment and machinery
- Assists in the transportation of drilling equipment and materials to and from drill sites
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Driller's Assistant.
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Certificate II in Drilling Operations
RII20920 · AQF 2 · 21 providers
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Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing
RII21120 · AQF 2 · 8 providers
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Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations
RII32226 · AQF 3 · 7 providers