Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
RII41522
BHY5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of individuals, including plant or equipment controllers in specialist automated operations, working in a control centre environment who perform tasks involving a broad range of day-to-day operational activities within their area of responsibility. They are responsible for undertaking skilled work within a value chain network, to utilise complex control systems, optimise specialised automated operations, control automation safety risks through situational awareness and dynamic decisions making, and influence quality outcomes through collaborative remote communication.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)- nine (9) core units, plus
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course.
Where units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses have prerequisites, the requirements of the host Training Package must be met.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEF27 | RIIBEF403 | Collaborate to achieve quality outcomes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEE07 | RIICOM401 | Communicate effectively in a remote work environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEF20 | RIIARO410 | Control safety risks in autonomous operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEF22 | RIIARO404 | Improve outcomes within a distributed value chain network | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEE13 | RIIARO403 | Maintain continuity of operational control | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEF30 | RIIARO411 | Manage situational awareness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEF24 | RIIARO402 | Optimise performance of complex control systems in autonomous operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEE11 | RIIBEF405 | Optimise personal performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEF25 | RIIBEF404 | Undertake informed and dynamic decision making | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least one (1) unit and up to four (4) units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODQ01 | TLIP0007 | Facilitate and capitalise on change in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEF29 | RIIARO405 | Optimise automated drilling operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEF21 | RIIARO407 | Optimise automated fixed plant operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEE08 | RIIARO406 | Optimise automated haulage operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEF28 | RIIARO409 | Optimise automated in-loading and out-loading operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEF26 | RIIARO408 | Optimise automated wet processing plant operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWC19 | MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
Nil.
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