Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
Qualification
National Code:
RII30309
RII30309
State Code:
W667
W667
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
02/09/2009
Approved Date
19/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
480
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/09/2009
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 02/09/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of fourteen (14) Units of Competency made up of:- six (6) mandatory units, and
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least five (5) must come from the specified electives listed in the RII30309 qualification outline
- up to three (3) from the general electives
- up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other Training Package
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are compiled with.
1. Mandatory Units
All six units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB418 | RIIRIS301A | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9338 | RIIMEX302B | Assess ground conditions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9325 | RIICOM301B | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB390 | RIIQUA201A | Maintain and monitor site quality standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Specified Electives
Six units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB645 | RIIUND302A | Conduct cage operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB311 | RIIUMM303A | Conduct hand held mining | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WB368 | RIIMPG301A | Control and monitor automated plant/machinery | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB519 | RIIUND205A | Respond to a workforce incident | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB055 | RIIBEF301A | Run on-site operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0713 | BSBFLM305C | Support operational plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. General Electives
Both units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB053 | RIIBHD303A | Conduct long hole drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB470 | RIISAM312A | Inspect and maintain shafts and structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W350 | MNM30206 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D584 | RII30311 | Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII30309 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RII09 was released onto the National Training Information Service (NTIS) on the 2 September 2009 .
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 19/01/2009.
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 19/01/2009.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09720) UNDERGROUND METALLIFEROUS MINING (LEVEL 3 )
Traineeship