Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
RII60109
W706
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/03/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining reflects the role of open cut or underground metalliferous mine managers who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover the general and specialist skills for two (2) streams.Stream 1 - Open Cut Metalliferous Mining
Stream 2 - Underground Metalliferous Mining
The core units and requirements of one (1) stream must be met for award of this qualification. The following units of competency are required:
STREAM 1 - OPEN CUT METALLIFEROUS MINING
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
- eight (8) core units, plus
- two Group A Technical Management units
- four (4) elective units of which all four (4) units are drawn from the Group C elective units, OR
- at least two (2) units are drawn from the Group C elective, and
- up to two (2) units from elsewhere in this or any other Training Package
STREAM 2 - UNDERGROUND METALLIFEROUS MINING
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
- eight (8) Core units of competency, plus
- three (3) Group B Technical Management units
- three (3) elective units of which all three (3) units are drawn from the Group C elective units, OR
- at least two (2) units are drawn from the Group C elective units, and
- up to one (1) unit from elsewhere 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.
Note: A maximum of two (2) units of competency for Open Cut Mining; and a maximum of one (1) unit of competency for Underground Mining, relevant to the job function, may be drawn from elsewhere in this Training Package, or any other endorsed Training Package.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed for both streams
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB052 | RIIBLA602A | Establish and maintain a blasting system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WB246 | RIIERR601A | Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WB531 | RIIUND602A | Establish and maintain mine services systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WB253 | RIIENV601A | Establish and maintain the environmental management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WB358 | RIIOHS601A | Establish and maintain the OHS management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WB720 | RIIRIS601A | Establish and maintain the risk management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WB408 | RIIRAI601A | Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WB266 | RIIGOV601A | Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Stream 1 Group A - Open Cut Mining
Two (2) units must be completed when chosing Stream 1.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of the available streams and units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB300 | RIIMEX602A | Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WB302 | RIIMEX604A | Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Stream 1 Group C - Open Cut Mining
Four (4) units may be completed when selecting Stream 1.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB660 | RIIBEF601A | Conduct business negotiations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB608 | RIIMEX605A | Establish, implement and maintain operational management plans | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB059 | RIIBEF603A | Manage decision making process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0850 | BSBMGT608B | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0756 | BSBINM601A | Manage knowledge and information | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0849 | BSBMGT605B | Provide leadership across the organisation | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W164 | MNM60105 | Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J658 | RII60113 | Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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