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RII31815

Certificate III in Drilling Operations

Become a qualified driller with the skills required by Australian mine sites with the RII31815 Certificate III in Drilling Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the essentials of minesite safety, risk management and environmental awareness, as well workplace communication skills. The course also covers: setting up and preparing for drilling, running on-site operations, carrying out operational maintenance, plus a range of drilling techniques and technical skills. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates.

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Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,650 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,750 weekly pay
$2,300 weekly pay
$2,300 weekly pay
$2,300 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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