This qualification reflects the role of employees such as senior drillers. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of eleven (11) units of competency made up of:
seven (7) Core units, and
four (4) elective units of which:
at least one (1) must come from the Group A electives listed below
up to three (3) from the Group B electives listed below
up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level III, IV or Diploma in this, or any other Training Package
Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.
The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
provide clear and direct feedback
listen carefully to instructions and information
read and interpret project plans and safety signs
calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc
negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues
negotiate project details with clients
network with other professionals working in the same field
adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds
Teamwork
plan and lead team performance and operations
coordinate project activities and timelines with clients
work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
provide feedback and advice to staff
participate in site-wide planning and coordination activities
Problem-solving
re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
work with staff to solve problems and coordinate team members’ responsibilities and activities
work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
participate in ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones
Initiative and enterprise
act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace
encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance
Planning and organising
manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team
identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work
ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place
ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes
Self-management
take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved
understand the standard of work expected at the work site
proactively manage team performance
develop trust and confidence in staff and customers
Learning
be willing to learn new ways of working
seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures
participate in and, where appropriate, lead change processes
work with staff to create learning and development plans
prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions
Technology
apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems
operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines
use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status
use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities