Skill set Outline
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14/09/2026 3:10 AM AWST
14/09/2026 3:10 AM AWST
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Drillers' Offsider Job Ready Skill Set
Drillers' Offsider Job Ready Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
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State Code
AE616
AE616
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
31/10/2021
Current Release Date
31/10/2021
Current Release Number
1.0
Approved Date
10/11/2021
Nominal Hours
68
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 31/10/2021 | N/A | Approved |
Description
This job ready skill set will familiarise candidates wishing to gain employment as a Drillers’ Offsider with the demands of the occupation and provide them with entry level skills and experience which is valued by the drilling sector.
The mandatory work experience component of the skill set will offer a mutually beneficial opportunity for students, in terms of gaining valuable work experience, and for employers, to see how suited the student is to the role and to the workplace.
The mandatory work experience component of the skill set will offer a mutually beneficial opportunity for students, in terms of gaining valuable work experience, and for employers, to see how suited the student is to the role and to the workplace.
Pathway Information
Achievement of the Units of Competency in this Skill Set may provide credit toward a range of qualifications in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries (RII) and Health (HLT) Training Packages.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
First Aiders should hold nationally recognised Statements of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation for the nationally endorsed first aid unit/s of competency as specified in Safe Work Australia Code of Practice. First Aiders should refresh their knowledge and skills regularly and renew every three years. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
First Aiders should hold nationally recognised Statements of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation for the nationally endorsed first aid unit/s of competency as specified in Safe Work Australia Code of Practice. First Aiders should refresh their knowledge and skills regularly and renew every three years. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Target Group
- Pre-employment
- Entry level
- Entry level
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These Units of Competency provide a set of skills for working as a Drillers’ Offsider in the resources industry sector.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBW52 | RIIVEH305F | Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD26 | HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBW40 | RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
