Accredited course Outline
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Certificate IV in Surface Mining
Certificate IV in Surface Mining
13873WA
7978
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide theoretical and practical training for technical support staff wishing to work with the mining engineering profession.
Presentation of training in a competency base format, mostly off the job, but with a substantial practical component.
Provide the academic requirements for a surface mine ventilation officer and restricted quarry manager.
Creation of a clear career pathway into the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of surface mining and the academic requirements for the quarry manager's qualification.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34750 | Algebra Introduction | 34 | Module | |
| 56186 | Four Wheel Drive Motor Maintenance | 40 | Module | |
| 56182 | Geology 1 | 70 | Module | |
| 34755 | Geometry and Trigonometry | 34 | Module | |
| 55018 | AAA750 | Introductory Chemistry | 50 | Module |
| 56195 | Mine Sampling Methods | 30 | Module | |
| 56202 | Mine Ventilation 001 | 60 | Module | |
| 56194 | Mining Computer Applications | 50 | Module | |
| 56203 | Mining Legislation 1 | 40 | Module | |
| 48038 | Senior First Aid 001 | 20 | Module | |
| 41003 | Surface Mining 1a | 34 | Module |
2. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41412 | Ce Surveying Computations | 40 | Module | |
| 41012 | General Safety Induction (Marcsta) | 8 | Module | |
| 56191 | Geology 2 | 70 | Module | |
| 15011 | NGMS107 | Managing and Developing Teams | 34 | Module |
| 56201 | Mine Four Wheel Driving | 36 | Module | |
| 56198 | Mine Package Computing | 50 | Module | |
| 56196 | Mining Engineering Geology | 50 | Module | |
| 56199 | Mining Work Experience | 70 | Module | |
| 43334 | EA011 | Science | 36 | Module |
| 56200 | Surface Mine Ground Control | 70 | Module | |
| 41004 | Surface Mining 1b | 34 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M072 | MNM40199 | Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. In addition to the above, students must complete 2 weeks of unpaid work
experience.
2. This course was re-accredited and amended by Central Metropolitan College
of TAFE on 05/08/99.
3. This course is copyright to Central Metropolitan College of TAFE, training
providers who wish to deliver
this program must obtain written approval and be registered by their
State accrediting body.
This course has been replaced by M072 MNM40299 Certificate IV in Metalliferous
Mining Operations (Open Cut).
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