Certificate II in Drilling Operations
RII20920
Trades & constructionCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
17Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII20920, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Water Well Driller's AssistantTrenchless Technology Driller's AssistantShotfirer’s AssistantSeismic Driller's AssistantRouseaboutLeasehandMineral Production and Development Driller's AssistantMineral Exploration Driller's AssistantField Assistant/Fieldworker (Mining)Foundation/Construction Driller's AssistantGeotechnical Driller's AssistantBlast Hole Driller's Assistant
Industries
Blast Hole DrillingEnvironmental DrillingDrillingGeotechnical DrillingFoundation/Construction DrillingTrenchless and Directional DrillingWater Well DrillingSeismic DrillingOil and Gas DrillingMineral Exploration Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII20920 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 8 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RIICCM210EInstall trench support
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIICRC203EInstall sub-soil drainage
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR202EContribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN213EWork effectively in the drilling industry
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
RIINHB201ELoad, secure and unload drilling equipment and materials
RIINHB202ESet up and pack up drill sites
RIINHB203ESupport drilling processes
RIINHB205FAssist continuous flight auger drilling
RIINHB206EAssist large diameter auger drilling
RIINHB208EAssist diamond core drilling
RIINHB210EAssist surface directional drilling
RIINHB211EAssist mud rotary drilling
RIINHB217EAssist horizontal direction drilling
RIINHB218EAssist grouting and cementing operations
RIINHB219EAssist with reverse circulation drilling
RIINHB220Assist coil tube drilling
RIINHB221Assist rotary air drilling
RIINHB222Assist sonic drilling operations
RIIOGD205ESupport blow out prevention operations
RIIOGD206EAssist and monitor well control operations
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
RIISAM215ECarry out drilling industry operational maintenance
RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
RIIUND206DInstall hand held underground ground support
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH203EOperate a light vehicle underground
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII20920 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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