Courses

Skills Programme

Rock Drill Operator in Underground Hard Rock Mines with specialisation in Diamond Drilling

Who should attend

Candidates wanting to become diamond drill rig operators

Unit Standards Covered

MnH-G501 or 244445 Follow basic health and safety practices underground

MnH-G811 or 244383 Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace

MnH-G538 or 244416 Make safe a workplace by means of barring

MnH-G578 or 244453 Demonstrate an understanding of the identification of and dealing with rock strata conditions

MnH-G702 or 244380 Support an underground working place by means of temporary support units

MnH-G525 or 244415 Drill holes by means of a hand-held rock drill machine

Drill holes by means of a Diamond Drill – see topics under Diamond Drill Rig Operator