Juru Bor (Driller) exam-day guide
Juru Bor (Driller) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, valid photo ID. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether the name must exactly match your registration.
Admission or appointment confirmation
Print or save the confirmation showing your test date, time, and location. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Personal protective equipment
Bring the PPE the provider specifies for practical drilling assessment (for example hard hat, safety boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection). Confirm the exact list with the provider; do not assume the site supplies it.
Work clothing suitable for a drilling site
Long sleeves, long trousers, and sturdy footwear. Confirm with the provider whether coveralls are required or provided.
Required hand tools and measuring equipment
Bring only the tools the provider lists for the practical station. Confirm the list with the provider in advance; carrying unapproved items may be refused.
Route and arrival plan
Reconnoiter the test site or check the route and travel time. Plan to arrive with margin before the reporting time; confirm the reporting time and late-arrival policy with the provider.
Meals, water, and any necessary medication
Practical assessment can run long and is physically demanding. Bring water and a light meal. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the holding area and whether breaks are scheduled.
Review of pre-start checks and emergency procedures
Rehearse the site induction, isolation and lock-out steps, emergency stops, and communication signals you will be expected to demonstrate. Confirm the assessment checklist scope with the provider.
Review of drilling parameters and calculations
Practice reading and applying penetration rate, rotation speed, flush or air pressure, and depth and deviation checks. Confirm which calculations are assessed and whether a calculator is allowed.
Rest and readiness the night before
Avoid late study and alcohol. Practical stations reward steady, safe execution more than speed.
Plan the day
Reread the provider's candidate handbook and confirm the practical station list, PPE requirements, reporting time, and site address with the provider. Resolve any open questions now rather than on the day.
Walk through the full drilling sequence aloud: site induction, pre-start inspection, set-up and collaring, drilling with parameter control, rod handling, hole completion, and site restoration. Note where you hesitate and drill those steps.
Do a dry run of the equipment checks and safety demonstrations you will perform, including emergency stop and isolation procedures. Practice explaining each step clearly, since assessors score both action and communication.
Pack the PPE, tools, ID, and confirmation in one bag and place it by the door. Check the weather forecast and travel conditions. Confirm transport and, if needed, overnight accommodation.
Stop heavy study early. Review only your own summary notes and the safety-critical steps. Eat well, hydrate, and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a proper meal, arrive at the site early, and complete any sign-in or induction the provider requires. Keep your ID and confirmation accessible.
Listen carefully to each instruction and confirm the task before starting. Perform pre-start checks and hazard controls visibly and in order; safety violations are commonly the fastest route to a fail.
Work at a controlled pace, narrate key decisions when invited, and ask for clarification if an instruction is ambiguous. If you make an error, correct it safely and calmly rather than rushing to recover.
Confirm with the provider how and when results are issued and what the reassessment or appeal process is.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID and present it on request. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and what happens if the name does not match your registration.
Arrive before the reporting time. Confirm with the provider the late-arrival and no-show policy; do not assume you will be admitted after the cutoff.
Follow all site safety instructions, including PPE, isolation, lock-out, and emergency procedures. An unsafe act can end your assessment regardless of technical performance.
Use only the tools and equipment the provider authorizes. Confirm with the provider whether you may bring your own tools or must use site equipment.
Follow the provider's rules on phones, notes, and recording devices in the assessment area. Confirm what must be left in the holding area.
Ask the assessor before leaving a station, and confirm with the provider how supervised breaks and restroom access are handled during the practical.
Do not discuss or share assessment content with other candidates. Confirm with the provider the confidentiality expectations that apply.
Confirm the scoring and pass criteria, and the reassessment and appeal process, with the provider before or after the test rather than relying on secondhand information.