Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
MNM30399
M071
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. CORE
NOTE: Core units do not have to be repeated if attained in MNM20399 Certificate II Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
| 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 |
| M1100 | MNMPRD110A | Monitor environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0934 | MNMCCCOO003A | Plan and organise individual work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0933 | MNMCCCOO002A | Work safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
Select five (5) units of competence drawn from the following elective groups plus three (3) units relevant to AQF 3 from this or any other Training Package. Note: The 15 units from MNM20399 Certificate II Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) must also be completed (Group 7). This does not require the Core Units to be repeated. GROUP 1 - General Processing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1083 | MNMPRD103A | Conduct drying activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1099 | MNMPRD109A | Monitor and control boiler operation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1104 | MNMPRD114A | Perform process control room operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1105 | MNMPRD115A | Respond to an unplanned shut down | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVE
GROUP 2 - Beneficiation
4. ELECTIVE
GROUP 3 - Handling and Pre -Treatment
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1109 | MNMPRD219A | Conduct crushing and screening | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1100 | MNMPRD110A | Monitor environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVE
GROUP 4 - Refining
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1130 | MNMPRD440A | Conduct electrowinning/electrofining operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1131 | MNMPRD441A | Conduct elution processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1132 | MNMPRD442A | Conduct gold room operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
6. ELECTIVE
GROUP 5 - Smelting
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1140 | MNMPRD550A | Cast a blast furnace | 35 | Unit of competency |
| M1141 | MNMPRD551A | Cast ingots | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1142 | MNMPRD552A | Operate a blast furnace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| M1143 | MNMPRD553A | Operate furnaces | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. ELECTIVE
GROUP 6 - Product Distribution
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1149 | MNMPRD759A | Check and evaluate records and documentation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| M1150 | MNMPRD760A | Complete import/export documentation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| M1152 | MNMPRD762A | Maintain container/bulk cargo records | 20 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVE
GROUP 7 - Units from M068 MNM20399 Certificate II Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5031 | 20108TPWA | Certificate III in Mineral Processing | Accredited course |
| 5030 | Certificate IV in Mineral Processing | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W185 | MNM30303 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A current Western Australian Class A Driver's Licence or documented progress
towards one is required. A licence must be obtained prior to undertaking work
experience.
Completion of some units of competency may require employment in the industry
or relevant site based work experience.
The total hours for this qualification, if Certificate II in Metalliferous
Mining has not been achieved must not exceed 660 hours.
If Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining has been achieved, the maximum
number of hours for this qualification is 310, and the Certificate II in
Metalliferous Mining core units will not count towards this qualification.
This training program is a representation of the qualification MNM30399 taken
from the Metalliferous Mining Training Package MNM99 which should be consulted
for full descriptions of requirements. MNM99 is accredited until 30/04/2002.
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 CMS by the Midland College of
TAFE.
Further information on this program may be obtained from the Principal
Lecturer,
or Executive Officer, Courses Committee, Midland College of TAFE, PO Box 1336,
Midland WA 6936, telephone (08) 9274 9261.