Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations

Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII20209
State Code:
W655
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
21/03/2012
Approved Date
11/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
300
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 21/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as an operator on sites such as an open cut coal mine, a quarry or an open cut metalliferous mine, undertaking a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of nine (9) Units of Competency made up of:
- five (5) core units, and
- four (4) elective units of which:
- at least two (2) must come from Group A elective units
- up to two (2) from Group B elective units, or from Certificate II or III level from this or any other Training Package or accredited courses

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.
1. Core Units

Five (5) units must be completed
Note: Individuals can select to compete RIIRIS201B AND either RIIQUA201A OR RIIGOV201A

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB150 RIICOM201A Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WB264 RIIGOV201A Comply with site work processes/procedures 20 Unit of competency
D9322 RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WB390 RIIQUA201A Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WB350 RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9356 RIIPEO201B Conduct conveyor operations 40 Unit of competency
WB380 RIIPRO201A Conduct crushing operations 40 Unit of competency
WB330 RIIMPO311A Conduct haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
WB289 RIIMEX202A Install open-cut mine ground support 30 Unit of competency
D9335 RIIVEH201B Operate light vehicle 40 Unit of competency
WB321 RIIMPO208A Operate support equipment 50 Unit of competency
WB233 RIIERR302A Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB071 RIICCM208A Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
WB054 RIIBEF202A Identify and rectify site operating problems 30 Unit of competency
D0779 BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
D9328 RIIBEF201B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII20209 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RII09 was released onto the National Training Information Service (NTIS) on the 2 September 2009 .

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 11/01/2010.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

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