Level 2 NVQ in Drilling Operations - Land Drilling - Lead Driller

NVQ Information

The Land Drilling - Lead Driller qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification, so you can work as a competent lead driller within the construction industry. This pathway is specifically designed for those learners involved in the operation of a wide range of drilling equipment across a range of drilling environments.


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L2 NVQ Diploma in Drilling Operations - Land Drilling - Lead Driller

Minimum Credit Value: 91

Reference: 603/3841/6 

The learner must achieve 7 units from the Mandatory Group plus at least 1 unit from the Optional Group

Mandatory Units

Credit Value: 89

Units Required: 7

Carry Out Operator Maintenance on Drilling Plant and Equipment
Credits:2
Level:2
Conform to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace
Credits:3
Level:2
Contribute to Maintaining Health, Safety and the Environment in the Drilling Workplace
Credits:5
Level:2
Drill Holes to Specification and Operational Requirements
Credits:43
Level:2
Locating and Identifying Underground Services
Credits:12
Level:2
Operate and Control Drilling-Related Powered Plant or Machinery
Credits:12
Level:2
Set up Protection and Safety Equipment for the Work Area
Credits:12
Level:2

Optional Units

Credit Value: 2

Units Required: 1

Measure and Set Out Dimensional Control for the Drilling Requirement
Credits:2
Level:3
Receive and Organise Materials and Equipment for the Drilling Activity
Credits:3
Level:2
Reinstate the Drilling Area of Operations and Complete Works
Credits:4
Level:2
Undertaking Mud, Slurry or Fluid Plant Operations in the Workplace
Credits:26
Level:2
Unload and Load Mobile Plant and Equipment from Transportation
Credits:4
Level:3

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