Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM30299
M070
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/11/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
*GENERIC CORE* NOTE: Core units do not have to be repeated if attained in MNM20299 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground).
| 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 |
| M1040 | MNMUGC432A | Operate equipment services vehicle underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0934 | MNMCCCOO003A | Plan and organise individual work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1048 | MNMUGC440A | Set-up and perform manual scaling operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1042 | MNMUGC434A | Transport plant, equipment and personnel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0933 | MNMCCCOO002A | Work safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
Select four (4) units of competency drawn from Metalliferous Mining Extraction Underground units of competency packaged at AQF 2 from groups 02, 03, 04 and 05. In addition select two (2) units of competency drawn from Metalliferous Mining units of competency or endorsed units in other industries appropriate for use in a metaliferous production job at AQF 2. Learners who have completed MNM20299 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) will have the 14 units at AQF 2 of the total 24 units required for Certificate III which are in groups 06, 07 and 08. *DRILL/BLAST/GROUND CONTROL STREAM*
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1020 | MNMUGC112A | Conduct wet filling activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1016 | MNMUGC108A | Maintain magazine | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1009 | MNMUGC101A | Set-up and prepare for ground control | 20 | Unit of competency |
3.
*LOADING AND HAULING*
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1023 | MNMUGC215A | Conduct conveyor operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1021 | MNMUGC213A | Conduct load, haul, dump operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1025 | MNMUGC217A | Conduct shaft operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1024 | MNMUGC216A | Conduct skip operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1031 | MNMUGC223A | Conduct slurry pump operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1022 | MNMUGC214A | Conduct truck operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
4.
*ANCILLARY MINING SUPPORT*
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1039 | MNMUGC431A | Conduct integrated tool carrier operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1049 | MNMUGC441A | Handle and transport explosives | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1043 | MNMUGC435A | Install and maintain reticulation systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1045 | MNMUGC437A | Install and remove a secondary fan | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1033 | MNMUGC425A | Operate from elevated work platform | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1036 | MNMUGC428A | Operate roller/compactor | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1041 | MNMUGC433A | Undertake dewatering activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1038 | MNMUGC430A | Undertake towing underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
5.
*STOCK PILING AND PREPARATION*
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1051 | MNMUGC543A | Conduct secondary firing | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1050 | MNMUGC542A | Maintain underground stockpiles | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
*DRILLING BLASTING GROUND CONTROL* Select eight (8) units of competence drawn from Metalliferous Mining Extraction Underground units of competence packaged at AQF 3 and two (2) units of competence drawn from Metalliferous Mining units or endorsed units of competency from other industries appropriate for use in a metalliferous mining production job at AQF 3.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1018 | MNMUGC110A | Conduct development and production firing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1015 | MNMUGC107A | Conduct diamond drilling | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1010 | MNMUGC102A | Conduct ground support operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1019 | MNMUGC111A | Conduct Production Firing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1014 | MNMUGC106A | Conduct raise bore drilling | 50 | Unit of competency |
| M1013 | MNMUGC105A | Conduct underground development drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1012 | MNMUGC104A | Conduct underground production drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1017 | MNMUGC109A | Prepare for firing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1011 | MNMUGC103A | Set-up and prepare for drilling operations | 15 | Unit of competency |
7.
*LOADING AND HAULING*
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1030 | MNMUGC222A | Conduct control room operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1028 | MNMUGC220A | Conduct line of site remote operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1027 | MNMUGC219A | Conduct rail haulage operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1029 | MNMUGC221A | Conduct tele remote operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1026 | MNMUGC218A | Conduct winder/winch operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
8.
*ANCILLARY MINE SUPPORT*
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1034 | MNMUGC426A | Conduct crane operations underground | 35 | Unit of competency |
| M1035 | MNMUGC427A | Conduct grader operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1047 | MNMUGC439A | Conduct mechanical scaling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1046 | MNMUGC438A | Conduct remote controlled equipment recovery operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1032 | MNMUGC424A | Construct and maintain underground roads | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1044 | MNMUGC436A | Install and maintain vent | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W184 | MNM30203 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. Learners entering this qualification with the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining (MNM20299) need only complete all units within groups 5-7 (380 hours).
2. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
3. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
4. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Engineering and Mining Curriculum Support Services Network (EMCSSN) ph (08) 9274 9307 on 14/11/02.