Course in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs
Online 300-hour course in mining vehicles: drilling rigs. 6 modules covering ISO 18758-1 (rock drilling equipment: vocabulary), ISO 18758-2 (rock drilling equipment: safety requirements) and Epiroc Certiq. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Classify surface and underground drilling equipment.
Design drillhole geometry and pattern layout from a technical perspective.
Describe how top-hammer and down-the-hole hammers operate.
Plan maintenance and consumables control.
Identify dust, noise and vibration risks and their control measures.
Measure drilling productivity and quality.
Develop an optimisation project for a drilling rig.
Who it's for
- Drilling engineer who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs.
- Mine drilling supervisor who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs.
- Drilling equipment maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs.
- Quarry manager who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs.
- Drilling quality technician who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs.
- Tunnelling engineer who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Drilling Rigs.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter the mining sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 18758-1 (rock drilling equipment: vocabulary)
- ISO 18758-2 (rock drilling equipment: safety requirements)
- EN 16228-1 (drilling and foundation equipment: common requirements)
- Royal Decree 863/1985 (General Regulation on Basic Mining Safety Standards)
- Directive 2002/44/EC (exposure to vibration)
- ISO 6395 (emitted sound power)
- Directive 2004/37/EC (carcinogens, including respirable crystalline silica)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Rotary and top-hammer and down-the-hole rotary-percussive drilling rigs1.2Bench drilling, pre-split drilling and long-hole drilling1.3Components: mast, head, compressor and drill string1.4Drill rods, bits, stabilisers and adaptors1.5Feed and rotation systems1.6Dust extraction and water systems1.7Crawler chassis, levelling and transport1.8Diesel and electric power supply1.9Drilling performance and its variables1.10Workshop: identification of components and equipment types
2.1Hole diameter, length and inclination2.2Drilling pattern and its relationship to the bench2.3Sub-drilling and its function2.4Hole deviation and its causes2.5Layout and positioning with satellite guidance2.6Drilling records and quality control2.7Ground investigation and lithological changes2.8Detection of voids and water in the hole2.9Pre-split and contour holes2.10Practice: layout and recording of a drilling pattern
3.1Pre-shift checks3.2Transport and positioning over the collar point3.3Levelling and mast support3.4Collaring and start of drilling3.5Drilling parameters: feed, rotation and air3.6Adjusting parameters to suit the rock3.7Jamming and drill string recovery3.8Hole cleaning and removal of cuttings3.9Sealing and protection of completed holes3.10Practice: drilling a complete hole
4.1Scheduled equipment maintenance4.2Compressor, filters and air system4.3Hydraulic system and its inspections4.4Service life of bits and drill rods4.5Wear control and replacement criteria4.6Sharpening and reconditioning of bits4.7Consumable cost per metre drilled4.8Critical spare parts and stock4.9Recording metres and hours4.10Practice: calculating the cost per metre drilled
5.1Main risks: flying debris, entrapment and noise5.2Respirable dust and control measures5.3Working near loaded holes: rules5.4Coordination with the blasting team5.5Bench stability and edge distances5.6Electrical risk in corded equipment5.7Energy isolation for maintenance5.8Hearing protection and vibration5.9Emergencies and equipment evacuation5.10Practice: safe working procedure
6.1Metres drilled per hour and per shift6.2Factors that reduce performance6.3Drilling quality and its effect on fragmentation6.4Relationship between drilling, blasting and loading6.5Drilling equipment indicators6.6Automation and autonomous drilling6.7Operator training and certification6.8Drilling data and geological analysis6.9Common errors in operation6.10Final project: drilling plan for a bench
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Epiroc Certiq, Sandvik iSURE, Deswik, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for drill pattern layout, hole deviation control and recording of drilling tool consumption. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Classify surface and underground drilling equipment.
Design drillhole geometry and pattern layout from a technical perspective.
Describe how top-hammer and down-the-hole hammers operate.
Plan maintenance and consumables control.
Identify dust, noise and vibration risks and their control measures.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Epiroc Certiq, Sandvik iSURE, Deswik and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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