Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Qualification
National Code:
RII30509
RII30509
State Code:
W669
W669
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
29/05/2013
Approved Date
01/02/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
915
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 exploration geological technicians or mining geological technicians who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of eighteen (18) Units of Competency made up of:- seven (7) core units, and
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- at least six (6) must come from Group A
- up to five (5) from the Group B
- up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate III or IV level from this or any other Training Package
Units of competency chosen must
- be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
- reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
- in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package.
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 seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8247 | HLTFA301C | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB724 | RIISTD202A | Collect routine site samples | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WB150 | RIICOM201A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9322 | RIIRIS201B | Conduct local risk control | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB247 | RIIENV201A | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB390 | RIIQUA201A | Maintain and monitor site quality standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB350 | RIIOHS201A | Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Electives
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB601 | RIIEGS304A | Mobilise equipment and materials | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB258 | RIIEGS305A | Navigate in remote or trackless areas | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB600 | RIIEGS301A | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WB254 | RIIEGS201A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB256 | RIIEGS302A | Plan and undertake field trip | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WB450 | RIISTD302A | Process data and maintain accurate records | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D1491 | CPPSIS3006A | Provide field support services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB257 | RIIEGS303A | Provide geological field assistance | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WB675 | RIICAR301A | Rehabilitate exploration site | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electives
Up to five (5) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9255 | HLTFA402B | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB457 | RIISAM209A | Carry out operational maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB740 | RIIVEH305A | Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB449 | RIISTD301A | Take environmental samples and measurements | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W351 | MNM30406 | Certificate III in Mining Exploration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J650 | RII30513 | Certificate III in Mining Exploration | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII30509 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure IndustryTraining Package RII09 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
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 VET Teaching & Learning directorate, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 1/2/2010.
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
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 VET Teaching & Learning directorate, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 1/2/2010.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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