LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  3. NIMS Level 1 Drill Press Skills

NIMS Level 1 Drill Press Skills

NIMS

Micro-Credential

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

No description available.

Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-5023.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCoordination

Knowledge

MechanicalAdministration and ManagementTransportationPublic Safety and SecurityDesign

Abilities

Control PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessMultilimb CoordinationReaction TimeManual DexterityDepth PerceptionRate ControlNear VisionPerceptual SpeedOral Comprehension

Tasks

  • Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
  • Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
  • Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concret

Technology

Mobile location based services softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing software

Tools

Adjustable combination wrenchesAir rotary drillsAlternating current AC generatorsBackhoe-equipped tractorsBobcatsCable tool drillsChain slingsCore drill rigsDesandersDigital video camerasDownhole hammersDownhole well testing equipmentDrill pipe tongsDrilling collarsEarth drilling machines

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Auto-populated·from O*NET + BLS
Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-5023.00Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gastitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Drill controls and stabilization levers — identify and operate under direct supervision to position and align a drill rig on a standard construction site.
  • Drilling speed and casing insertion — start and stop the machine following step-by-step instructions from a lead driller on a routine boring job.
  • Air pressure and rotary speed gauges — read and report readings to a supervisor when drilling through common rock or concrete formations.
  • Drill bits and drill rods — select and attach correct components under guidance, adding rods as hole depth increases on a supervised crew.
  • Truck-mounted drilling equipment — assist in driving, leveling, and stabilizing the rig under direct crew supervision at a job site.
  • Earth cuttings and borehole dust — operate flushing and blowout equipment following standard procedures to keep holes clear during drilling.
  • Boring depth and alignment measurements — verify and record hole depths and positions using basic measuring tools under a lead driller's oversight.
  • Routine lubrication and minor part replacement — perform basic maintenance tasks on drilling machinery following a written checklist at the end of a shift.
  • Personal protective equipment and site hazard signs — recognize and follow safety protocols to protect oneself and co-workers on a drilling site.
  • Verbal instructions and crew communications — listen actively and confirm understanding of task assignments during pre-shift briefings on a drilling crew.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
Not reported