Drilling Supervisor Courses
A Drilling Supervisor oversees drilling operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing a team and maintaining specialist equipment.
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How do I become a Drilling Supervisor
Get qualified to work as a Drilling Supervisor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
RII40120
Duration
10 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Want to step-up to supervisor or team leader at an open cut mine or quarry? How about the Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations (RII40120)? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to supervise small work teams, while implementing the site’s safety, environmental, and quality systems. The course covers: risk management and site compliance, leadership and communication, maintaining site safety, responding to site emergencies, applying the pit plan, administration and computers....
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Duration
10 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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RII31820
Get started in mine tunnel construction and drilling with the RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the environmental and safety protocols of a mine site and delivers the technical skills you need to use a range of drilling machines and equipment. The course covers: setting up for drilling operations, team communication and running onsite operations, risk management processes, responding to incidents and emergencies, carrying out operat...
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RII40920
The Certificate IV in Drilling Operations (RII40920) is for drillers who want to step up to a supervisory role, or for senior drillers who want to convert their years of industry experience into a formal qualification. This nationally recognised training course covers different types of industrial drilling (blast hole, seismic, geotechnical, water well, artesian bore, foundation, mineral production) — and it can be completed on the job or via RPL (recognition of prior learning). Graduate with the skills a...
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How much does a Drilling Supervisor earn?
In Australia, a full time Drilling Supervisor generally earns $2,500 per week ($130,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Drilling Supervisor?
The number of people working in the drilling industry has decreased in recent years. There are currently 6,900 people employed in this field in Australia compared to 8,600 five years ago. Drilling Supervisors may find work across various regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Drilling Supervisor?
If you’re interested in becoming a Drilling Supervisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Drilling Operations. This course will develop your skills in all areas of drilling and addresses a range of fields including blast hole, seismic, geotechnical, water well, artesian bore, foundation and mineral production.
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A Drilling Supervisor oversees drilling operations in a range of industries. You’ll use specialist equipment to extract minerals, liquids or gases from the earth. You might supervise a team of employees and ensure operations are running safely and efficiently. Drilling Supervisors may take samples of raw materials, set up and relocate equipment and carry out servicing and maintenance of equipment.
Drilling Supervisors should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate with colleagues from various departments. You’ll attend to multiple issues at one time and should have good organisational skills. Time management is important and you may have to handle basic administrative tasks. Drilling Supervisors may work irregular hours and have to travel long distances to a work site.
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