This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct rotary air drilling in drilling. It prepares individuals to operate rotary air drill, use drilling fluids, maintain equipment and respond to problems.

It applies to those working in operational roles for rotary air drilling including RAB, blade, roller bit, PCD and conventional hammer drilling. This unit does not apply to Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.