Get a job at an Australian oil or gas drilling site with the RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore). This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for work as a derrick operator and assistant driller. The course covers: communication and safety, incident and emergency response, ancillary equipment operation, mud pump and systems operations, driving work vehicles in the field, operational maintenance, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, oil and gas drilling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
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The Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Driller operates equipment used to extract minerals, liquids or gases from underground. You might work on a drilling rig, in the mining industry...
A Derrickman works on a range of equipment in the oil and gas industry. You might service oil and gas wells or maintain other parts of a drilling r...
Their duties often include unloading deliveries, inspecting materials for damage or defects, organizing stock in designated areas, and preparing ma...
Field Assistants support conservation officers, parks and wildlife rangers, environmental scientists, and heritage officials with different types o...
A Floorhand works primarily in the oil and gas industry, assisting with the operation and maintenance of drilling rigs. Their duties include handli...
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