Bench Prep / Blast Crew / Geology (In field Sampling)
Autonomous Drilling Systems - Field Support & Bench Operations
This training introduces Autonomous Drilling Systems (ADS) and the critical safety systems required for safe operations. It covers the full drilling process, including planning, execution, and safe interaction through the Safe to Board (STB) process. Participants also learn to design drill plans and geofences and use ADS platforms for monitoring and reporting.
Role Pathway - Autonomous Drilling Systems - P70 – (Other) ADS Field Support & Bench Operations; has been specifically structured to provide training for the mining site roles including Bench Prep, Blast Crew, Geology (In field Sampling)
This training introduces Autonomous Drilling Systems (ADS) and builds awareness of the critical safety systems required for safe operations.
It provides a comprehensive overview of ADS fundamentals, covering all stakeholders involved across the full operational process—from bench preparation and pattern design to inspection, sign-off, and acceptance.
The course also includes the Safe to Board (STB) process, ensuring safe interaction between personnel and equipment during autonomous operations. Participants gain a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and workflows within ADS environments. The training emphasizes safety, coordination, and operational readiness in real-world conditions.
ADS10 Autonomous Drilling System - Induction
ADS10.1 – Induction
This is the ADS drill bench preparation and sign-off module. It will provide you with the fundamentals of drill bench preparation and acceptance criteria.
ADS20 Autonomous Drilling System - Fundamentals
ADS20.1 – Drill Bench Preperation
This is the ADS drill bench preparation and sign-off module. It will provide you with the fundamentals of drill bench preparation and acceptance criteria.
ADS20.2 – Drill Plan Design
This module will provide you with the fundamentals of Drill Plan Design.
ADS20.3 – New Roles and Responsibilities
This module will provide you with an understanding of the new roles and responsibilities required for Autonomous Drilling directed from Remote Control rooms.
ADS40 Autonomous Drilling System - Safe to Board
ADS40.1 – Safe to Board Lightning
This module explain the Safe to Board process, which is a best practices guideline for accessing and interacting in a Blasthole Drilling Pattern or Autonomous Drilling Area.
ADS40.2 – Safe to Board Process
This module explain the Safe to Board process, which is a best practices guideline for accessing and interacting in a Blasthole Drilling Pattern or Autonomous Drilling Area.