Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
MNM40205
W172
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
Successful completion of a total of fifteen (15) units of competency made up of:
- ten (10) units of competency PLUS
- five (5) electives units of which:
- all five units are drawn from the elective units listed
OR
- a minimum of three (3) units are drawn from the specified units listed and
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Package
Mandatory units
Core
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2246 | MNMC202A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2247 | MNMC203A | Contribute to quality work outcomes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3535 | BSBCMN215A | Participate in environmental work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W2245 | MNMC201A | Work safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
Mine management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2361 | MNMMSU409A | Apply and monitor mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2355 | MNMMSU401A | Apply, monitor, rectify and report statutory/legal compliance systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
3.
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2290 | MNMG325A | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2292 | MNMG327A | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2291 | MNMG326A | Conduct safety and health investigations | 30 | Unit of competency |
4.
Elective Units
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5007 | HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
5.
Shotfiring
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2306 | MNMG352A | Apply blasting activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2283 | MNMG313A | Charge blast holes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2289 | MNMG323A | Charge development blast holes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2287 | MNMG321A | Charge production blast holes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2308 | MNMG412A | Initiate blasts | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2288 | MNMG322A | Initiate blasts by remote control | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2309 | MNMG414A | Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
Mine supervision
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2360 | MNMMSU407A | Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2359 | MNMMSU406A | Apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2358 | MNMMSU405A | Apply and monitor systems for stable mining | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2362 | MNMMSU410A | Commission/recommission plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2363 | MNMMSU411A | Supervise work in confined space | 30 | Unit of competency |
7.
Supervision
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0085 | BSZ402A | Conduct assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C3552 | BSBCMN404A | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3550 | BSBCMN402A | Develop work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C7037 | BSBFLM409B | Implement continuous improvement | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7034 | BSBFLM403B | Implement effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7035 | BSBFLM405B | Implement operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7036 | BSBFLM406B | Implement workplace information system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3559 | BSBCMN411A | Monitor a safe workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0084 | BSZ401A | Plan assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C3560 | BSBCMN412A | Promote innovation and change | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C7038 | BSBFLM412A | Promote team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0086 | BSZ403A | Review assessment | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C0087 | BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W187 | MNM40203 | Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D587 | RII40311 | Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
| W688 | RII40309 | Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 8th July 2005
Entry Requirements
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