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.
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 Driller’s Offsider Job Ready Program is an entry level pathway which provides participants with skills in preparation for working on a mining or exploration site as a driller's offsider. Completion of the program can lead to job opportunities as a driller's offsider or start in a paid traineeship in Drilling Operations to further your career and training. This skill set contains the following nationally recognised units of competency.
- RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
- RIIVEH305F – Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
- HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
- HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Prior to starting the Driller’s Offsider Job Ready Program you will attend a one-day induction to familiarise yourself with the duties of a drillers’ offsider and the requirements to succeed in the role. Students will have the opportunity to attend face to face training at our state of the art facilities in Osborne Park facilitated by industry experts in mining. For more information contact our team at The Pivot Institute and Mine Training Australia on 08 9221 1803 or email bd@minetrainingaustralia.edu.au
Delivery location
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.