Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:48 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)

Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)

Qualification
National Code:
MNM20103
State Code:
W180
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
12/11/1999
Approved Date
11/03/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
320
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/11/1999
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/11/1999 Current Archived
Description
Schedule
1.

Successful completion of a total of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
- seven (7) mandatory units of competency, and
- five (5) electives units of which:
- a minimum of three (3) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining Extraction Underground units listed, and
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from other endorsed Training Package.


Mandatory core units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0936 MNMCCCOO005A Apply local risk control processes 20 Unit of competency
M0932 MNMCCCOO001A Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
M0935 MNMCCCOO004A Contribute to quality work outcomes 20 Unit of competency
M0959 MNMOCC643A Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
M0947 MNMOCC426A Operate light vehicle 40 Unit of competency
M0934 MNMCCCOO003A Plan and organise individual work 20 Unit of competency
W2549 MNMCCCO1002A Work safely 20 Unit of competency
2.

Elective Units
A total of five (5) electives units of which a minimum of three (3) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining Extraction Underground units listed (Group 2 - 7). The relevant job function units from other endorsed Training Package are not listed.




Generic Core

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1714 MNMCCCOO006A Perform initial response first aid 20 Unit of competency
3.

Elective Units
Drilling, Blasting and Ground Support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0937 MNMOCC105A Install ground support 30 Unit of competency
4.

Elective Units
Loading and Hauling

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2523 MNMOCC220A Apply operational maintenance skills 40 Unit of competency
M0939 MNMOCC212A Conduct conveyor operations 20 Unit of competency
M0940 MNMOCC213A Conduct slurry pump operations 20 Unit of competency
M0938 MNMOCC208A Conduct truck operations 60 Unit of competency
W2524 MNMOCC221A Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
5.

Elective Units
Ancillary mine support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0946 MNMOCC423A Operate forklift 30 Unit of competency
M0944 MNMOCC421A Operate from elevated work platform 20 Unit of competency
M0948 MNMOCC428A Operate mine services vehicle 30 Unit of competency
M0945 MNMOCC422A Operate roller/compactor 20 Unit of competency
M0943 MNMOCC420A Position and setup mobile lighting 10 Unit of competency
M0942 MNMOCC419A Suppress dust in open cut environment 20 Unit of competency
M0941 MNMOCC418A Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
M0949 MNMOCC429A Undertake dewatering activities 20 Unit of competency
6.

Elective Units
Stockpiling and Preparation

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0951 MNMOCC533A Break oversize rock 20 Unit of competency
M0950 MNMOCC530A Move and position materials to form stockpiles 30 Unit of competency
M0952 MNMOCC534A Recontour site 20 Unit of competency
7.

Elective Units
Rehabilitation

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0957 MNMOCC641A Monitor and maintain vegetation 20 Unit of competency
M0956 MNMOCC639A Plant seedlings 20 Unit of competency
M0953 MNMOCC635A Profile soil 20 Unit of competency
M0958 MNMOCC642A Stockpile and maintain topsoil 20 Unit of competency
M0954 MNMOCC637A Undertake contour ripping 20 Unit of competency
M0955 MNMOCC638A Undertake direct seeding 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M066 MNM20199 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W345 MNM20106 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) Qualification
VET Info Notes
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 need to be over 20 years of age.

The completion of some of the units of competency may require employment in the industry or six (6) months relevant site based work experience to compliment the underpinning knowledge.


Shot Firing - Open Cut
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/Territory licensing requirements need to be confirmed by the Registered Training Organisation delivering and/or assessing the competency.



This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM20103 taken from the Metalliferous Mining Training Package MNM99 Version 3 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

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 15/02/2005.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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