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At Equipe, we understand that the success of your business hinges on the quality and competency of your team. That’s why we offer NVQs in Land Drilling that represent more than just a qualification—they are a strategic investment in your company’s future. With our NVQs, your employees gain the skills and recognition they need to excel, and your business gains the competitive edge it needs to thrive.
Since 2008, Equipe has been a leader in the development and promotion of Land Drilling NVQs. We were integral in creating the Level 3 Advanced Driller NVQ for the British Drilling Association (BDA). Our involvement didn’t stop there—our experts contributed to the recent overhaul of the National Occupational Standards (NOS), ensuring that our NVQs meet the latest industry demands.
Our revised NVQs reflect the most current standards, offering robust and specialized training that accurately represents the roles of Lead Drillers and Support Operatives. By choosing Equipe, you’re choosing a proven partner in professional development.
Our NVQ Offerings:
Level 2 NVQs in Land Drilling for Lead Drillers
Ensure your lead drillers are certified to meet industry standards.
Level 2 NVQS for Drilling Support Operatives (Second Men)
Set your support staff up to excel on site.
Level 3 NVQs for Advanced Drillers (Drilling Supervisors)
Prepare your senior drillers for leadership roles with advanced training.
As part of our Level 2 NVQs, we enrol our candidates onto some of our own specialist, geotechnical-specific training courses, at no extra cost to you. Both the Lead Driller and Support Operative qualifications come with free access to a number of our online training courses on our GEO Academy e-learning website. Courses available include:
Asbestos Awareness for Ground Engineering
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) for Drillers
Wire Rope Inspections
Wire Rope Terminations
Lead Drillers also have access to our IOSH approved service avoidance course (that includes CAT & Genny training) – IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
That is up to £320 worth of extra, specialist training and tuition that only Equipe can provide.
The Level 2 NVQ for Lead Drillers is assessed against specific land drilling activities and using specific drilling machines.
To achieve this NVQ, the candidate must achieve the 7 Mandatory Units, plus 1 Optional Unit. Additional Units are also available, but they are not compulsory.
Contribute to Maintaining Health, Safety and the Environment in the Drilling Workplace
UNIT K/615/5414 (DO02v2)
Conform to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace
UNIT Y M/615/5415 (GEN02v3)
Locating and Identifying Underground Services
UNIT R/615/5438 (DO44)
Operate and Control Drilling-Related Powered Plant and Machinery
UNIT F/615/5418 (DO14v2)
Drill Holes to Specification and Operational Requirements
UNIT F/615/5418 (DO14v2)
Carry out Operator Maintenance on Drilling Plant and Equipment
UNIT Y/615/5425 (DO16v2)
Set Up Protection and Safety Equipment for the Work Area
UNIT M/615/5429 (DO04)
Receive and Organise Materials and Equipment for the Drilling Activity
UNIT L/615/5437 (DO11)
Reinstate the Drilling Area of Operations and Complete Works
UNIT R/615/5472 (DO15)
Undertaking Mud, Slurry or Fluid Plant Operations in the Workplace
UNIT R/615/5469 (DO45)
Measure and Set Out Dimensional Control for the Drilling Requirement
UNIT J/615/5467 (DO13)
Unload and Load Mobile Plant and Equipment from Transportation
UNIT Y/615/5473 (DO37v2)
Unload and Load Mobile Plant and Equipment from Transportation
UNIT Y/615/5473 (DO37v2)
Use of Technologies to Support Drilling Operations
UNIT K/615/5476 (DO39v2)
Conduct a Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Assessment of the Drilling Operation
UNIT M/615/5477 (DO40v2)
The Level 2 Diploma for Drilling Support Operatives was developed to help individuals not only to prove their occupational competence but also as a stepping stone towards becoming a Lead Driller.
To achieve this NVQ, the candidate must achieve the 5 Mandatory Units, plus 1 Optional Unit. Additional Units are also available, but they are not compulsory.
Contribute to Maintaining Health, Safety and the Environment in the Drilling Workplace
UNIT K/615/5414 (DO02v2)
Conform to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace
UNIT Y M/615/5415 (GEN02v3)
Contribute to the Specified Drilling Programme
UNIT T/615/5416 (MO19v2)
Receive and Organise Materials and Equipment for the Drilling Activity
UNIT L/615/5437 (DO11)
Set Up Protection and Safety Equipment for the Work Area
UNIT M/615/5429 (DO04)
Reinstate the Drilling Area of Operations and Complete Works
UNIT R/615/5472 (DO15)
Locating and Identifying Underground Services
UNIT R/615/5438 (DO44)
Carry out Operator Maintenance on Drilling Plant and Equipment
UNIT Y/615/5425 (DO16v2)
Prepare and Operate Powered Units, Tools, Pedestrian Plant, Machinery or Equipment
UNIT D/615/5474 (DO46)
Unload and Load Mobile Plant and Equipment from Transportation
UNIT Y/615/5473 (DO37v2)
Use of Technologies to Support Drilling Operations
UNIT K/615/5476 (DO39v2)
Conduct a Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Assessment of the Drilling Operation
UNIT M/615/5477 (DO40v2)
The Level 3 provides a career path for Lead Drillers and recognises the increased level of skills and ability required to act as a drilling supervisor and when completing more complex drilling activities. The qualification requires the Lead Driller to understand and perform a much wider variety of drilling, sampling and testing. It also requires them to be able to coordinate and organise drilling activities, lead teams as well as contributing to promoting a positive safety, health and environmental culture.
As part of our Level 3 NVQs, we enrol our candidates onto some of our own specialist, geotechnical-specific training courses, at no extra cost to you. We provide candidates with free access to a number of our online training courses on our GEO Academy e-learning website. Courses available include:
Asbestos Awareness for Ground Engineering
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) for Drillers
Wire Rope Inspections
Wire Rope Terminations
Lead Drillers also have access to our IOSH approved site supervision course – IOSH Safe Supervision of Geotechnical Sites.
That is up to £630 worth of extra, specialist training and tuition that only Equipe can provide.
To achieve this NVQ, you must achieve the 6 Mandatory Units, plus 1 Optional Unit.
Conduct a Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Assessment of the Drilling Operation
M/615/5477 DO40v2)
Manage Physical Resources for Workplace Activities
L/616/7944 MS17v1
Contribute to and Promote a Positive Safety, Health and Environmental Culture
M/615/2448 SHE01
Measure and Set Out Dimensional Control for the Drilling Requirement
J/615/5467 DO13
Lead the Work of Teams and Individuals to Achieve Objectives
H/615/9185 PO15v2
Drill to Complex Drilling Specification and Operational Requirements
M/618/0041 ALD01
Unload and Load Mobile Plant and Equipment from Transportation
Y/615/5473 DO37v2
Use of Technologies to Support Drilling Activities
K/615/5476 DO39v2
Maintain Effective and Efficient Working Relationships for Drilling Activities
T/618/0042 ALD02
Coordinate and Organise Drilling Operations
A/618/0043 ALD03
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