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Drill Fitters / Comms Technicians / Maint / Supervisors

Autonomous Drilling Systems - Mining Maintenance & Technology


This training introduces Autonomous Drilling Systems, safety devices in line with OEM specifications, and the Safe to Board (STB) process to ensure safe interaction during autonomous operations.

Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
Role Pathway - Autonomous Drilling Systems - P60 - Mining Maintenance & Technology; has been specifically structured to provide training for the mining site roles including Drill Fitters, Comms Technicians, Maint. Supervisors.
This training introduces Autonomous Drilling Systems (ADS) and builds awareness of the critical safety systems required for safe operations. 
It provides an understanding of the function and use of safety devices in automated drilling, in accordance with OEM specifications. The course also covers the Safe to Board (STB) process, ensuring safe interaction between personnel and equipment during autonomous operations. 
Through this training, participants gain the knowledge needed to operate within ADS environments safely and effectively. The program emphasizes safety, compliance, and practical application 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.   

ADS30 Autonomous Drilling System  - Safety Systems & Components

ADS30.1 – Safety Systems

This training introduces the Safety Control, management, and all other technicalities needed to be a trusted and certified Drill Controller, as well as supervisor. This pathway includes all autonomous training materials available in the package. Starting from the very beginning to more advanced monitoring and management. 

 

ADS30.2 – Hardware Components

This module will detail the rig and Control Room components required for Autonomous Drilling

 

ADS30.3 – Onboard Cameras

This module will provide you with an understanding of the new roles and responsibilities required for Autonomous Drilling directed from Remote Control rooms.

 

ADS30.4 – Pit Viper Guard

This module describes the capabilities and operation of the Pit Viper Guard obstacle and void detection system.   

ADS40 Autonomous Drilling System - Safe to Board

ADS40.1 – Safe to Board Lightning

In this module  you will learn how to apply your knowledge of Safe to Board lighting configurations and communicate  with Drill Control to safely access a Blasthole Drilling Pattern or Autonomous Drilling Area and board a drill.

 

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. 

  1. Course Number

    Role Pathway - P60
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  3. Classes End

  4. Estimated Effort

    60 - 105 Minutes