Driller's Assistant 821912

SOL | State SOL | Employer SOL| Regional

Description
Performs routine tasks in setting up, operating and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore or water.

Skill Level 5

Alternative Titles
Driller's Offsider
Roustabout (Oil and Gas)

Specialisations
Derrick Hand
Roughneck
Well Treatment Offsider

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats  No caveats

Group: 8219 Other Construction and Mining Labourers

Description
This unit group covers Construction and Mining Labourers not elsewhere classified.
It includes Crane Chasers, Driller's Assistants, Laggers, Mining Support Workers and Surveyor's Assistants.

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.