Driller (Surface)

Driller (Surface)

Non – Apprenticeship

AT A GLANCE

As a Certified Driller, your duties may include the following:
Possible Career Path for a DRILLER:

Source: Driller in Training, Intro Module (MCSC)

CAREER VIDEO(S)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Surface drillers work in these types of work environments:

Surface drillers need to be aware of the following:

Drillers (may) have to:

Source: Careercruising.com (Surface Driller)

MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT

If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Driller could be right for you!

Source: Driller in Training, Intro Module (MCSC)

WAGES

According to jobbank.gc.ca, and their Labour Market Information for Manitoba, they list low, medium, and high wages for Power Engineers as the following:
Low WageAverage WageHigh Wage
$19.00/hour (average in MB)$28.00/hour (average in MB)$33.00/hour (average in MB)

TRAINING

If you are still in high school, here are some suggested subject areas to study that could help prepare you for further training in this field. Please check if these courses are available at your school and/or whether they will meet your graduation requirements. Some examples may include the following:

Source: www2.careercruising.com (Explosives Specialist) 

In 2016, Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) partnered with Austin Powder Ltd., Atlas Copco, Agassiz Drilling, Hugh Munro Construction Ltd. (HMCL), and the Province of Manitoba to develop a Driller in Training Certificate.

Entrance Requirements to become a Driller-in-training:
Duration:

This certificate program is an independent study program that can be completed between 6 months to 1.5 years.

Delivery:

8 MODULES

Module 1: Safety at the Site

Module 2: Rocks, Drilling and Maintenance

Module 3: Drill patterns, Navigation and Start up Procedures

Module 4: Simulator Basics

Module 5: Simulator Pre-ops, Controls and Booms

Module 6: Simulator Advanced Tramming and Positioning

Module 7: Simulator Accurate Drilling

Module 8: On-the-Job: A final Review

In order to receive a certificate from MCSC, you need to successfully complete the 8 modules, including:

ASSOCIATIONS

Click the links below for associations related to this career!