Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII30112
State Code:
D794
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
18/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
490
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 21/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an open cut mine or quarry, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least three (3) must come from the Group A electives
- up to three (3) from the Group B electives
- up to two (2) from AQF level II, III or IV from this, or any other, Training Package

Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.

Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.

The unit RIICOM301B is part of the Communicate information S1, S2, S3 suite of competencies required in Queensland for supervisors in the coal sector.
1. Core Units

Five (5) units must be completed.
Please Note: Either RIIGOV201A OR RIIQUA201A must be completed. NOT BOTH.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC367 RIIRIS301B Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
D9326 RIICOM302A Communicate workplace information 40 Unit of competency
WB264 RIIGOV201A Comply with site work processes/procedures 20 Unit of competency
WB247 RIIENV201A Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
WB390 RIIQUA201A Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
WB350 RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB113 RIIMCO301A Conduct control centre operations 60 Unit of competency
WC324 RIIBHD305 Conduct down-hole hammer drilling 40 Unit of competency
WB037 RIIBHD301A Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations 80 Unit of competency
WB114 RIIMCO302A Conduct surface miner operations 60 Unit of competency
WB044 RIIBLA301A Conduct surface shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
D3654 MSAPMPER300C Issue work permits 20 Unit of competency
WC323 RIIBHD304B Set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WA673 MSL925001A Analyse data and report results 120 Unit of competency
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WB567 RIIBEF302A Monitor site production activities 40 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
C7642 PMLORG301A Plan and conduct laboratory/field work 40 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D0957 BSBPUR301B Purchase goods and services 30 Unit of competency
C7640 PMLOHS301B Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D583 RII30111 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J656 RII30113 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
This qualification code RII30112 is from the RII09 Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 3.0. Please refer to the Training Package for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the national register at www.training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Curriculum Services, Dept of Training & Workforce Development on 10/7/2012.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09710) SURFACE EXTRACTION OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship