Assessor Resource
RIINHB208B
Assist diamond core drilling
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Core drilling may also be called wireline core drilling, diamond drilling or coring. It is used for environmental, geotechnical and mineral exploration drilling. This unit is appropriate for those working in as drillers assistants, at worksites within:
Drilling
This unit covers assisting with diamond core drilling in the drilling industry. It includes planning and preparing for assisting with diamond core drilling; supporting the core drilling process; handling core samples; mixing drilling fluids; and carrying out basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
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