As a Drillers Offsider you will have the opportunity to work in the resources industry, mainly in Oil and Gas exploration and production and surface coal mining on the drill crew.  As this type of work is normally in remote or regional locations.

A HR licence and loader/telehandler competency will come in very handy to help land your start with a drilling company.  Also, as this job is very physical you will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

After you gain experience and you reach a high level of skills and experience the option may be there for you to move up the ladder in this industry.  There are loads of options, you can start your own business,  or start working your way up the ladder in a larger scale company as a permanent employee.

Course Content

• – Help driller to move drilling rig and secondary equipment from site to site, set up site and connect power, water hoses and air supply
• – Help obtain core samples
• – Mix and test drilling fluids
• – Clean mud pits and drainage point
• – Operate equipment, mud pumps and shakers, air and water pumps
• – Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning
• – Clean and maintain equipment, drill and camp sites.

Drillers Offsider Personal Requirements

• – Capable of following instructions in detail
• – Enjoy practical and manual activities
• – Mechanical knowledge and able to handle machinery
• – High level of physical fitness
• – Enjoy working as part of a team
• – Willing to work in remote areas under difficult conditions
• – Good organisational skills
• – Able to record details
• – Be able to pass a drug and alcohol clearance
• – Pass a pre-employment medical examination
• – Be over 18 years old

Full Fee $2500

NSW Concession Eligible $240

NSW First Qualification NSW $880

This qualification is offered via:

• Class room based
• Workplace
• Online
• A combination of methods

Entry Requirements: 

• – Competent in spoken and written English
• – Successful completion of an LLN review prior to commencement
• – At least 18 years of age*
• – Access to a PC/laptop or similar, email address, internet

On successful completion students will receive a qualification which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Our trainers are selected for their industry experience, practical skills and knowledge, as well as passion for life, people and learning. The professionalism of our trainers provides clients with the reassurance that their service and delivery expectations will be met. Trainers utilize innovative online training techniques through which participants are able to transfer the theoretical and practical knowledge they have gained to their workplaces.

Upfront Payment

Payment Plan

ZipMoney

No refund or cancellation is available for online courses.

Discretion may be exercised by the Chief Executive Officer in all situations, if the student can demonstrate that extenuating or significant personal circumstance led to their withdrawal. In these cases, the student should be offered a full credit toward the tuition fee in another scheduled program in-lue of a refund. Chief Executive Officer may also authorise a refund of tuition fees if the circumstances require it.

Where refunds are approved, the refund payment must be paid to the student within 14 days from the time the student gave written notice to cancel their enrolment. Tuition refunds are to be paid via electronic funds transfer using the authorised bank account nominated by the student on the Refund Request Form.

If for any reason MySkills is unable to fulfil its service agreement with a student, MySkills must issue a full refund for any services not provided. The basis for determining “services not provided” is to be based on the units of competency completed by the student and which can be issued in a statement of attainment at the time the service is terminated.

MySkills takes the privacy of students very seriously and complies with all legislative requirements. These include the Privacy Act 1988 and National Privacy Principles (2008).

Assessment Methods: Q&A, Case Study, Group Work, Observation, Role Play & Practical Tasks

• – Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
• – Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• – Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

Credit transfer is the recognition of learning achieved through formal education and training. Under the Australian VET Framework, qualifications and statements of attainment issued by any RTO are to be accepted and recognised by all other RTOs. Credit transfer allows a student to be awarded a unit of competency based on successful completion of the unit which has been previously awarded.

For more information ask about see our Credit Transfer Policy. To apply for Credit Transfer, fill out the Credit Transfer Application form available on our website and attach certified copies of the evidence you have (e.g. Statement of Attainment or Certificate) to show you have completed the unit.

MySkills is committed to the concept of lifelong learning, i.e. the ability of a person to be able to continually build on their own knowledge through formal and workplace learning throughout their lifetime. MySkills is pleased to be able to offer a service whereby we can have professional staff determine existing formally (and sometimes informally) learned knowledge in a particular area.

This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Once your existing learning has been determined you are on your way to increasing your knowledge without having to re-learn what you already know.

Call 02 8814 8640 to book an RPL Information Session.

MySkills courses are may conducted over the internet.  As such, you will need access to a suitable computer or tablet device with a connection to the internet.  You need to have access to a webcam and/or video recording device such as a mobile phone. Most home computers are suitable.