Floorhand Courses
A Floorhand works primarily in the oil and gas industry, assisting with the operation and maintenance of drilling rigs.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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RII32020
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 drilli...
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A Floorhand works primarily in the oil and gas industry, assisting with the operation and maintenance of drilling rigs. Their duties include handling drilling equipment, maintaining tools, cleaning and organizing the worksite, and supporting the drilling crew to ensure smooth and safe operations.
Floorhands often perform physically demanding tasks and must adhere to strict safety protocols due to the hazardous environment. They work under the supervision of a driller or rig manager and are essential to the efficient running of drilling activities.