Drilling & Exploration Services
Diamond & RC Drilling skills assessment
Drill crews collect the samples that decide whether a mine is built. This scorecard covers rig operation, core handling, drilling technique, safety and site care so contractors can prove competency and maintain productivity.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 10 Diamond & RC Drilling skills you can score
These are the default Diamond & RC Drilling skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Rig Set-Up, Levelling and Rod Handling
Sets up and levels the rig on the pad and handles rods safely and efficiently.
Diamond Core Drilling Technique
Drills core with good recovery by controlling pressure, rotation and fluids.
Reverse Circulation Drilling and Sampling
Drills RC holes and collects clean, representative samples at the correct intervals.
Drilling Fluids, Bits and Consumables
Selects and manages fluids, bits and consumables for the ground being drilled.
Core Handling, Orientation and Tray Labelling
Handles and orients core carefully and labels trays so geologists can rely on them.
Hole Surveying and Downhole Tools
Uses downhole survey tools to record hole direction and depth accurately.
Rig Maintenance, Hydraulics and Fault Finding
Maintains the rig and diagnoses hydraulic and mechanical faults to avoid lost drilling time.
Working at Heights, Rotating Equipment and Lifting
Manages the hazards of masts, rotating equipment and lifting with safe work practices.
Drill Reports, Shift Logs and Depth Records
Completes accurate shift logs, depth records and reports every shift.
Teamwork, Communication and Fatigue Management
Works well in a small crew and manages fatigue on long rosters.
Levels included with Diamond & RC Drilling
Diamond & RC Drilling starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for drilling & exploration services, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee Offsider
- Offsider
- Assistant Driller
- Driller
- Senior Driller
- Drilling Manager
How Diamond & RC Drilling works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a rig is scored on the Diamond & RC Drilling skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your rigs against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Diamond & RC Drilling skills need attention. Reports also follow each driller's rig.
Diamond & RC Drilling scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Diamond & RC Drilling scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Diamond & RC Drilling scorecard covers 10 skills: Rig Set-Up, Levelling and Rod Handling, Diamond Core Drilling Technique, Reverse Circulation Drilling and Sampling, Drilling Fluids, Bits and Consumables, Core Handling, Orientation and Tray Labelling, Hole Surveying and Downhole Tools, Rig Maintenance, Hydraulics and Fault Finding, Working at Heights, Rotating Equipment and Lifting, Drill Reports, Shift Logs and Depth Records and Teamwork, Communication and Fatigue Management. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Diamond & RC Drilling?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one rig and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Diamond & RC Drilling?
Diamond & RC Drilling starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee Offsider, Offsider, Assistant Driller, Driller, Senior Driller and Drilling Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Diamond & RC Drilling skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In drilling & exploration services the app talks about crew members, rigs and drillers, and you can change any of those words too.
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