Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers
ANZSCO 7122
72,000
3%
14%
$2,908
40 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers assemble, position and operate drilling rigs and mining plant, and detonate explosives to extract materials from the earth and demolish structures.
What they typically do
- Dismantling, moving and reassembling drilling rigs and accessory plant
- Taking samples of ore, liquids and gases and packaging them
- Performing minor maintenance and repairs, and lubricating and cleaning plant
- Recording performance details and information obtained from wells, and keeping logs detailing operations
- Operating surface and underground mining plant
- Undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts, drives, air vents, rises and crib rooms
- Positioning explosives in bore holes and priming explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
- Connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonating explosives
- Monitoring operation of plant and ensuring safety of other workers on mining sites and during drilling operations
- Operating auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers.
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Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
RII21222 · AQF 2 · 6 providers
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Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
RII20320 · AQF 2 · 9 providers
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Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
RII41522 · AQF 4 · 2 providers
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Certificate III in Drilling Operations
RII31820 · AQF 3 · 28 providers
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Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
RII30120 · AQF 3 · 143 providers
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Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30220 · AQF 3 · 8 providers
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Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII30320 · AQF 3 · 26 providers
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Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
RII40920 · AQF 4 · 19 providers
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Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
RII20220 · AQF 2 · 77 providers
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Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII20420 · AQF 2 · 15 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