Qualification title
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller or Drilling Support Operative
Occupation
Land Drilling
The Land Drilling NVQ is for those who prepare and use land drills and powered equipment to drill and complete holes to drilling specifications and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has several optional units that candidates can choose from based on their profession.
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| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| J/601/7315 | Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace | 2 |
| R/600/7127 | Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace | 2 |
| A/503/1170 | Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace | 1 |
| J/503/1169 | Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| R/601/7317 | Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work and Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the Workplace | 2 |
| Y/601/7318 | Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling Specification Programme in the Workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/600/8157 | Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace | 2 |
| J/600/7111 | Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace | 2 |
| D/600/8099 | Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace | 2 |
| L/600/8101 | Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace | 2 |
| R/600/8102 | Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/600/8157 | Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace | 2 |
| J/600/7111 | Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| L/601/7316 | Receiving and Organising Materials and Equipment for the Drilling Activity in the Workplace | 2 |
| D/600/8099 | Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace | 2 |
| L/600/8101 | Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace | 2 |
| R/600/8102 | Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| L/600/7868 | Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| D/600/7874 | Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| H/600/7889 | Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| M/600/7894 | Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| L/600/7899 | Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| A/600/7915 | Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| J/600/7917 | Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| J/600/7920 | Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 2 |
| T/600/7931 | Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| D/600/7938 | Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| Y/600/7954 | Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| K/600/7957 | Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| Y/600/7968 | Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace | 2 |
| R/600/7970 | Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace | 2 |
| T/600/7976 | Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| A/600/7977 | Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| F/600/8001 | Preparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors for Non-agricultural Activities in the Workplace | 2 |
| Y/600/8005 | Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
| M/600/8009 | Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace | 2 |
This NVQ is a qualification that assesses the skills and knowledge required for operating drilling equipment on land, including the use of hand-held equipment and machinery.
The qualification is aimed at individuals who work in the land drilling industry, including drillers, assistant drillers, and driller's assistants.
The assessment is carried out in the workplace and includes observations, questioning, and professional discussions. Candidates are required to provide evidence of their competence and knowledge, and their work is assessed against specific standards.
The benefits of completing the qualification include:
Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Blue Skilled Workers card as long as you have completed the relevant Operative Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. Please contact Workforce Skills Support for further CSCS experienced and trainee card information.