Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)

Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)

Qualification
National Code:
RII40311
State Code:
D587
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
29/05/2013
Approved Date
28/11/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
720
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
29/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 29/05/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as a supervisor/team leader in an underground metalliferous mine. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply mine management plans to the workplace. This qualification is not applicable to coal mining.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, made up of:
- eight (8) core units, plus
- seven (7) Group A electives units, including at least six (6) from the list of Group A electives, and up to one (1) from AQF level III, IV or Diploma in this or any other, Training Package.

Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9339 RIIMEX404B Apply and monitor systems for stable mining 80 Unit of competency
WC367 RIIRIS301B Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
D9323 RIIGOV401B Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems 80 Unit of competency
D9325 RIICOM301B Communicate information 20 Unit of competency
WB618 RIIOHS301A Conduct safety and health investigations 40 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
D0901 BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least six (6) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9361 RIIUND401B Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan 80 Unit of competency
WB243 RIIERR404A Apply and monitor underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems 60 Unit of competency
WB150 RIICOM201A Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII40311 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 version 2 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available via the national website Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 28/11/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04040) METALLIFEROUS MINING OPERATIONS (UNDERGROUND) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship