Underground Mining
Rock Drill Operator — Underground Hard Rock Operations
Applied competence for rock drill operators working at the face in underground hard rock mines.
Overview
This skills programme provides the applied competence required to prepare, mark and drill a face safely and to the mine's drilling standard.
Training and assessment are conducted on site, in the learner's own working environment, by qualified trainers and registered assessors.
Competencies & outcomes
- Prepare the working place and equipment for drilling
- Mark and drill the face to the mine's standard
- Identify and control rock-related and equipment hazards
- Maintain the rock drill and associated equipment
Entry requirements
- Employed underground in a hard rock operation
- Valid certificate of medical fitness for underground work
- Able to communicate orally and in writing
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