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position drills

Place drills in correct position; set depths and angles.

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record drilling

Record and analyse drilling performance details. Take drill core samples.

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check borehole depth

Check the depth of boreholes; make sure that they are clean.

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coordinate drilling

Start, oversee and stop drilling sessions; coordinate personnel on drilling site.

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inspect drilling equipment

Ensure that all drilling equipment works correctly and safely; inspect machines before as well as during drilling operations.

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maintain drilling equipment

Maintenance and repair of a variety of drilling equipment.

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operate drilling equipment

Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.

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set up drilling rigs

Build up the drilling rig and prepare it for use after selecting an appropriate drilling location. Dismantle the drilling rig after the operations have finished.

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transport drilling rigs

Move and relocate drilling rigs from one site to another with a specialised transportation truck.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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impact of geological factors on mining operations

Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.

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health and safety hazards underground

The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground. 

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mechanics

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

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operate core drilling equipment

Operate an exploration drilling machine, which may be mobile or stationary, to drill and extract cores. React quickly to auditory and other changes to determine the course of action.

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operate drilling jumbo

Operate a large, mobile mining machine equipped with pneumatic or hydraulic hammers to bore horizontal holes in hard rock to enable blasting. Drilling jumbos are used for mining development.

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follow health and safety procedures in construction

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

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inspect water wells

Examine water wells for pollution and conformity with construction standards. Order well closures if necessary.

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provide first aid

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

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work ergonomically

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

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