Drill rig Operator Training

Drill rig operator course teaches operators how to safely and effectively pre/post-inspect, operate a surface or underground drill rig.

Unit Standard No: 257026
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 03
Unit standard title : Drill blast holes in a surface mining operation
Compliance: TETA
Drill rig Training cost: R6000
Jumbo Drill rig course duration: 7 days

Drill rig Training course.

Drill rig Training Course Content

Theory Test 20%: A written exam to assess knowledge of the vehicle's functions, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
Practical Test 80%: Hands-on training where drivers operate the drill rig under supervision to demonstrate their competence in operating the equipment.
Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess drill rig learners to whether they are competent or not

Machine Orientation

  1. What's a drill rig
  2. Functions of drill rig
  3. Types of drill rig
  4. Components (Parts) of drill rig and their functions
  5. Identify all safety features and warning and their purposes in accordance to manufactures specifications
  6. Explain all maximum operating capacity
  7. Explain all warnings from drill rig indicators
  8. Describe or demonstrate corrective actions in terms of neutralising

Pre Operation Checks

  1. Tyre pressure, fluid levels, and overall truck condition.
  2. Inspecting Tyres and Brakes
  3. Hydraulic System Check
  4. Report all faults found during the inspection
  5. Understanding the manufacturers Manual

Safe operation procedures of skid steer

  1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  2. Site Safety
  3. Hazards and associated risks
  4. Operating in Confined Spaces
  5. Emergency procedures and first aid

Operating Procedures

  1. Control systems and hydraulics
  2. Positioning and alignment
  3. Prepare to drill holes
  4. Drill holes
  5. Drill patterns and ground conditions

Post-Operation Procedures

  1. Shutdown Procedures
  2. Cleaning and Shutdown
  3. Documentation: Completing logs or reports as required by the employer or regulatory bodies.

Longhole drill rig Operator duty and responsible is the safety of the machine operation as soon as the load is moved. Because of this responsibility, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the operation might be dangerous or unsafe, the sandvik drill rig operator must refuse to operate until the concern has been reported to the supervisor, any hazards are rectified, and safety conditions are met.

Fletcher drill rig operators can get jobs in these departments like mining, construction and quarrying.

Mining drill rig refresher course is required every after 2 years of license expiry every 2 years or when an operator has spent more than 2 years without operating the machine.

Drill rig certification

After a successful Mine drill rig training assessment, a competence certificate is awarded to the operator by the accredited training provider registered in accordance with OSHA and TETA.

Drill rig operator licence

After successful drill rig course assessment. A competency license is awarded operator

Drill rig license renewal

Drill rig licenses expire every 2 years, hence renewal or recertification to ensure that operators stay up to date with safety standards and best practices. Old copy of license is required

Drill rig operator Course requirements

  1. A copy of id/passport
  2. 2 colour id photos
  3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  4. Physically able

Key Benefits of drill rig Operator Training at Cranes training Center:

  1. Increased Safety
  2. Improved Productivity
  3. Compliance
  4. Cost Savings

Drill rig Jobs Opportunities

After the course you submit you CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact Cranes training centre for operators.

The competent drill rig operator can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.

A comptent drill rig license holder earns an average salary of R17263 per month or R104 per hour depending on the exprience of the driver and employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the drill rig course in South Africa?

Drill rig course price is R6000

How long is drill rig couse?

Drill rig training takes 7-10 days.

How much do drill rig operators make in South Africa?

Drill rig operator salary is at the average of R R17263 per month

What licence do you need to operate drill rig?

None

When do I renew my drill rig certificate and license?

After 2 years

Where do I find drill rig operator jobs in south Africa?

Try to identify construction, mining and quarrying companies/departments then contact then to you CV. Or Upload CVs site like career junction, indeed, pnet and Linkedin.

Do you help to get jobs?

Yes, drill rig school assist in finding a job, cv writing. By encouraging employers contact us on +27738519937.

How to Operate a drill drill rig?

How to get a drill rig operator certificate?

Cranes training Center on +27738519937

Drill rig training academy offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).

Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.

We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.

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