National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller's Assistant) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development
Level / 2Credits / 40
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification and the National Certificate in Drilling - Hydrocarbon (Floorman) (Level 2) with strands in Off Shore Drilling, and On Shore Drilling [Ref: 1335] have been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 3) [Ref: 2621].
The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016. The last date of assessment for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018.
People working towards the replaced qualification must complete its requirements or transfer to a programme of study or training leading to its replacement by 31 December 2018.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to MITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / October 2007 / December 2013
Revision / 2 / October 2012 / December 2018
Review / 3 / March 2015 / December 2018
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone0800 88 2121
Fax04 494 0006
Website
National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller's Assistant) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development
Level / 2Credits / 40
Purpose
The National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller’s Assistant) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development recognises the skills of an experienced driller’s assistant in non-hydrocarbon drilling at an onshore drilling operation. The holder of this qualification is able to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures under supervision.
A core compulsory of essential skills related to health and safety, working in the drilling industry, mobilisation of equipment and materials, providing support for drilling, and setting up and preparing for drilling is included in this qualification. A core elective that recognises a variety of skill sets is required due to the diversity of drilling environments.
Core Elective 2 offers a choice of two standards relating to occupational health and safety practice. Core Elective 3 offers a range of standards that relate to drilling methods for the different activities undertaken in the drilling industry to the skill level of a Driller’s Assistant.
The optional strandin this qualification, Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development, offers standards covering skills for specific industry sectors.
This qualification includes Australian competency standards that are part of the RII09 Drilling Training Package - Certificate II in Drilling Operations. These standards have been endorsed by the New Zealand Extractive Industries Training Organisation.
This qualification is the beginning of a pathway, which continues with the National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 3) with optional strands in Environmental/Geotechnical, and Water Well [Ref:1332], the National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Senior Driller) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Water Well [Ref:1333], and culminates in the National Diploma in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller Supervisor) (Level 5) [Ref:1334].
Special Notes
This qualification is a prerequisite to the National Certificate in Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon (Driller) (Level 3) with optional strands in Environmental/Geotechnical, and Water Well [Ref:1332].
CreditRange
Core Compulsory
/Core Elective 1
/Core Elective 2
/Core
Elective 3
Level 2 credits
/ 19 / 13 / 0-4 / 4Level 3 credits / - / - / 0-4 / -
Minimum totals / 19 / 13 / 4 / 4
Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development Optional Strand
Level 2 credits
/ 4 or 6Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National QualificationsCredit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website:
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Core Compulsory standards
Core Elective 1 – A minimum of 13 credits as specified
Core Elective 2 – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Core Elective 3 – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
The following strand is optional
Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development Optional Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon
ID / Title / Level / Credit22456 / Follow workplace health, safety and environmental procedures for non-hydrocarbon drilling / 2 / 3
22458 / Work effectively in the non-hydrocarbon drilling industry / 2 / 2
22459 / Work in a drilling team in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 3
22460 / Mobilise equipment and materials in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22461 / Set up and pack up a drill site in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22462 / Support drilling process in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 3
Core Elective 1
A minimum of 13 credits at Level 2 or above
From anywhere on the DAS
Core Elective 2
A minimum of 1 standard
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit17592 / Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace / 3 / 4
19522 / Undertake job safety analysis / 2 / 4
Core Elective 3
A minimum of 1 standard
Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon
ID / Title / Level / Credit22463 / Assist air drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22464 / Assist continuous flight auger drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22465 / Assist large diameter auger drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22466 / Assist conventional core drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22467 / Assist wireline core drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22470 / Assist mud rotary drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22471 / Assist raiseboring in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22472 / Assist cable tool drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22473 / Assist down hole hammer drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
22474 / Assist top hole hammer drilling in a non-hydrocarbon drilling environment / 2 / 4
Blast Hole/Mineral Production and Development Optional Strand
A minimum of 1 standard
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Surface Extraction
ID / Title / Level / Credit17696 / Describe and apply basic skills and knowledge required to work at a surface extraction site / 2 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Underground Extraction
ID / Title / Level / Credit7146 / Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground mine / 2 / 6
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following a revision to ensure ongoing achievability by all trainees.
Changes to structure and content:
- Standards 16605-16610 were removed from Core Elective 2 as they are due to expire 31 December 2012.
- Standard 18138 was removed from Core Elective 2 as it is suitable in only a minority of drilling contexts.
- Core Elective 2 changed from a minimum of 12 credits to a minimum of one standard.
- Credits for Core Elective 1 increased from 5 to 13 to ensure the total credit value of the qualification remains 40.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 2.
People who have already gained unit standards 16605-16610 must complete version 1 of this qualification by 31 December 2013. People who have not gained unit standards 16605-16610 must complete these by 31 December 2012 or transfer to version 2.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
2044 / Engineering and Technology > Drilling Industry > Drilling - Non-hydrocarbon / 030303 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Mining and Resources Engineering
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
MoE Code 9013 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018