Ready for a career in mining, oil or gas, or minerals exploration, and the opportunity to go into a paid traineeship? If you like the idea of working in some of Western Australia’s most remote and beautiful regions, and don’t mind getting home dirty and tired after a big day’s work, you could be a driller’s offsider!
With WA's resources and mining sectors busier than ever, and a strong demand for skilled workers, the Driller's Offsider Job Ready Program could be your first step to a fantastic future with varied career opportunities. It's also an excellent pathway into a paid traineeship in drilling operations.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
This skill set contains the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency.
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIVEH305F | Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
In vocational education and training (VET), a skill set is a short course that's developed by choosing individual units of competency from a full qualification (or qualifications) that target a specific set of skills and knowledge, to meet the needs of industry or a particular job role.
The units of competency in a skill set are nationally accredited and recognised.
This means that when you successfully complete a skill set, you will receive a Statement of Attainment as an official record. This verifies that you have completed those units, so that you can receive credit for them should you continue on to further study.
Skill sets are also used to upskill workers for specific skills and knowledge required for their job; or in situations where a full qualification is not required.
The units in this skill set may lead to a range of qualifications related to the resources and mining industries.
Please speak to your training provider, or call your local JSC on 13 64 64 for further information.
It's important that you choose the best possible training option, to suit your needs. The good news is that there's something for everyone — whether you're just starting out and seeking your first job; skilling up for a career change or promotion, or whatever your situation... but getting some good advice is always a good idea.
Your local Jobs and Skills Centre offers professional information, advice and support for all things training, jobs and careers, and all their services are 100% free!
Centres are located across Perth and through regional WA — you can call your local JSC on 13 64 64 for a chat, or use our map to find your closest centre and drop in for a visit.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
AE616 – Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level Driller’s Offsider Job Ready Skill Set
This skill set is provided to help individuals gain entry level skills that can lead to employment opportunities within the Drilling, Resources and Mining Sectors due to the demand for skilled workers.
Completion of the skill set can also lead to further traineeship opportunities to advance your experience/career.
The skill set is comprised of:
HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
RIIVEH305F – Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
Students will have the opportunity to attend face to face training at our facilities in Jandakot or West Swan with our knowledgeable trainers and assessors.
For more information contact our team at Australian Training Management on
1300 977 606 or email info@australiantraining.com.au
Delivery locations
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.