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Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
Qualification
National Code:
MNM20106
MNM20106
State Code:
W345
W345
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
23/04/2008
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
25/01/2005
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of a total of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:- Five (5) mandatory units of competency,
AND
- Seven (7) elective units of which:
- All seven units are drawn from the elective units listed
OR
- a minimum of five (5) units are drawn from the elective units listed, AND
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function are drawn from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package MNM05 or other endorsed Training Packages.
1.
Mandatory units - total 5
| 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) - total seven (7) with a minimum of five (5) from those listed. A maximum of two (2) units relevant to the job function may be drawn from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages. NOTE: Care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisites specified within an imported unit of competency chosen as an elective, are complied with.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2364 | MNMODB203A | Install open cut mine ground support | 30 | Unit of competency |
5.
Loading and hauling
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2374 | MNMOLH307A | Conduct dozer operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2369 | MNMOLH301A | Conduct excavator operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2372 | MNMOLH305A | Conduct front end loader operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| W2373 | MNMOLH306A | Conduct haul truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2375 | MNMOLH308A | Conduct scraper operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2629 | MNCO1024A | Conduct wheeled dozer operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2623 | MNCG1060A | Operate support equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2376 | MNMOLH310A | Service and hand over mine plant and machines | 50 | Unit of competency |
6.
Ancillary mine support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2628 | MNCO1015A | Conduct bulk water truck operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2382 | MNMOMS306A | Conduct grader operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2630 | MNCO1025A | Lay and recover cables and hoses | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2380 | MNMOMS207A | Operate light vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2379 | MNMOMS204A | Operate roller/compactor | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2378 | MNMOMS203A | Position and set up mobile lighting | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W2377 | MNMOMS202A | Suppress dust in open cut environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
7.
Stockpiling and preparation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2384 | MNMOSP304A | Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles | 40 | Unit of competency |
8.
Rehabilitation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2592 | RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2597 | RTD2202A | Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2613 | RTD3205A | Construct conservation earthworks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2383 | MNMOR210A | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S2609 | RTD3034A | Implement revegetation works | 35 | Unit of competency |
9.
General processing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1264 | PMCSUP290A | Monitor and maintain product quality | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2632 | PMCOPS202B | Operate equipment to blend/mix materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1262 | PMCSUP282A | Use computers and related programs in the workplace | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W167 | MNM20105 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut | Qualification |
| W180 | MNM20103 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) | Qualification |
| W178 | MNM20405 | Certificate II in Mining Field/Exploration Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W655 | RII20209 | Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A minimum of 18 years of age is applied to a 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 MNM20106 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 03/04/08.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM20106 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 03/04/08.
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