Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Surface Operations Management

Diploma of Surface Operations Management

Qualification
National Code:
RII50113
State Code:
J677
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
920
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of mine managers in an open cut coal or metalliferous mine or a quarry, who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning and implement safety management plans.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:
- two (2) core units, and
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from group A
- up to five (5) may be chosen from group B
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH293 RIIGOV501D Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements 80 Unit of competency
WH650 RIIRIS501D Implement and maintain management systems to control risk 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH387 RIIMEX405D Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining 80 Unit of competency
WH648 RIIRIS402D Carry out the risk management process 80 Unit of competency
WH687 RIISDM501D Conduct mine surveying operations 50 Unit of competency
WH694 RIISRM502D Design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems 40 Unit of competency
WH623 RIIRAI502D Develop and implement site plant and resource management plan 80 Unit of competency
WH602 RIIPRO502D Develop, implement and maintain process control systems 60 Unit of competency
WH262 RIIENV501D Implement and maintain environmental management plan 60 Unit of competency
WH760 RIIWHS404D Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems 50 Unit of competency
WH286 RIIERR503D Implement emergency preparedness and response systems 80 Unit of competency
WH630 RIIRAI509D Implement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems 80 Unit of competency
WH629 RIIRAI508D Implement mine services systems 80 Unit of competency
WH622 RIIRAI501D Implement mine transport systems and production equipment 60 Unit of competency
WH389 RIIMEX501D Implement pit plan 120 Unit of competency
WH601 RIIPRO501D Implement site processing plant operations 30 Unit of competency
WH747 RIIWBP501D Implement site waste and by-product management plan 80 Unit of competency
WH390 RIIMEX502D Implement systems and methods of mining 80 Unit of competency
WH771 RIIWMG501D Implement the site water management plan 80 Unit of competency
WH693 RIISRM501D Implement the stockpile management plan 60 Unit of competency
WH627 RIIRAI506D Implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system 80 Unit of competency
WH391 RIIMEX503D Manage dredging operations 50 Unit of competency
WH448 RIIMPO503D Manage laser levelling of operating plant 80 Unit of competency
WH447 RIIMPO502D Manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment 100 Unit of competency
WH748 RIIWBP502D Plan and monitor recycled material operations 40 Unit of competency
WH625 RIIRAI504D Select and install surface plant and equipment 80 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH292 RIIGOV401D Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems 80 Unit of competency
WH100 RIICOM301D Communicate Information 20 Unit of competency
WH755 RIIWHS301D Conduct safety and health investigations 40 Unit of competency
WH090 RIICCR501D Conduct sales in construction materials operations 70 Unit of competency
WH024 RIIBLA301D Conduct surface shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
WH033 RIIBLA601D Design surface blasts 60 Unit of competency
D0798 BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment 50 Unit of competency
WE733 BSBWHS501A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
WB921 BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D4868 BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
WH683 RIISAM501D Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan 80 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
WH590 RIIPRM501D Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts 80 Unit of competency
D0755 BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
WH649 RIIRIS403D Manage and coordinate spill response 50 Unit of competency
WH018 RIIBHD501D Manage blast hole drilling operations 50 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
WH287 RIIERR504D Manage major incidents and emergencies 70 Unit of competency
D0847 BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
WB920 BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
WH263 RIIENV502D Undertake process or project environmental impact assessment 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W697 RII50109 Diploma of Surface Operations Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZF4 RII50115 Diploma of Surface Operations Management Qualification
VET Info Notes
EQUIVALENT TO RII50109
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09680) SURFACE OPERATIONS MANAGER (LEVEL 5) Traineeship