Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
Qualification
National Code:
MNM20205
MNM20205
State Code:
W173
W173
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2005
Approved Date
30/09/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
360
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2005
VET Act Conditions
—
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 fourteen (14) units of competency made up of: - five (5) mandatory units of competency, and - nine (9) electives units of which: - all nine units are drawn from the elective units listed OR - a minimum of seven (7) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining units listed, and - 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 |
| W2248 | MNMC205A | Conduct local risk assessment | 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.
Elective units General (see notes above)
3.
Shotfiring
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2281 | MNMG241A | Conduct mobile mixing of explosives | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2282 | MNMG311A | Conduct secondary blasting | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2264 | MNMG205A | Maintain magazine | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2268 | MNMG210A | Store, handle and transport explosives | 36 | Unit of competency |
4.
Drilling and ground control
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2474 | MNMUDB208A | Apply shot-crete | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2477 | MNMUDB307A | Conduct wet filling activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2473 | MNMUDB202A | Install ground support | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2472 | MNMUDB201A | Set up and prepare for ground support | 20 | Unit of competency |
5.
Loading and hauling
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2481 | MNMULH201A | Conduct load, haul, dump operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2483 | MNMULH204A | Conduct skip operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2482 | MNMULH202A | Conduct underground truck operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2484 | MNMULH205A | Operate automated winder | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
Ancillary mine support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2505 | MNMUMS218A | Escape from hazardous situation unaided | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2500 | MNMUMS211A | Install and maintain reticulation systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2501 | MNMUMS212A | Install and maintain vent | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2512 | MNMUMS313A | Install and remove a secondary fan | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2498 | MNMUMS209A | Operate equipment services vehicle underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2495 | MNMUMS202A | Operate from elevated work platform underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2503 | MNMUMS216A | Operate light vehicle underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2496 | MNMUMS205A | Operate roller/compactor underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2502 | MNMUMS215A | Prepare and perform manual scaling operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2504 | MNMUMS217A | Refuel vehicles/machines underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2499 | MNMUMS210A | Undertake dewatering activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2497 | MNMUMS207A | Undertake towing underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W181 | MNM20203 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W346 | MNM20206 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Shot Firing
To be designated/appointed under any statutory requirements as a shot firer, units of competency should be demonstrated to meet the State/Territory licensing requirements. State licensing requirements need to be confirmed by the Registered Training Organisation delivering and/or assessing the competency.
A minimum of 18 years is applied to person wishing to enter this industry. To obtain a Heavy Rigid licence to operate machinery, a person needs to be over 20 years of age.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM20205 taken from the Metalliferous Mining Training Package MNM05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. MNM05 is endorsed until 31 January 2008.
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 08/08/2005.
To be designated/appointed under any statutory requirements as a shot firer, units of competency should be demonstrated to meet the State/Territory licensing requirements. State licensing requirements need to be confirmed by the Registered Training Organisation delivering and/or assessing the competency.
A minimum of 18 years is applied to person wishing to enter this industry. To obtain a Heavy Rigid licence to operate machinery, a person needs to be over 20 years of age.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM20205 taken from the Metalliferous Mining Training Package MNM05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. MNM05 is endorsed until 31 January 2008.
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 08/08/2005.
Entry Requirements
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