Hard Skills
IntermediateAir-track Drill OperationThe ability to set up, maneuver, and operate air-track drilling rigs to create precise boreholes in rock or soil for blasting or construction foundations.
AdvancedExplosives Handling and LoadingThe safe placement, priming, and wiring of explosive charges within boreholes according to specific blast patterns and regulatory requirements.
IntermediateOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceStrict adherence to industry safety standards, including the use of personal protective equipment and blast zone clearance protocols.
IntermediateEquipment Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe skill of performing routine inspections, lubrication, and basic mechanical repairs on pneumatic and hydraulic drilling components.
IntermediateGeological and Site InterpretationThe capacity to identify rock types and soil stability to adjust drilling pressure, speed, and angles for optimal penetration.