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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)

Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)

Qualification
National Code:
MNM30399
State Code:
M071
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
10/01/2001
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
660
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/11/1999
VET Act Conditions
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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M1120 MNMPRD330A Conduct bacterial oxidation 40 Unit of competency
M1115 MNMPRD325A Conduct calcination activities 25 Unit of competency
M1121 MNMPRD331A Conduct filtering process 25 Unit of competency
M1122 MNMPRD332A Conduct flotation process 50 Unit of competency
M1123 MNMPRD333A Conduct heavy media separation 40 Unit of competency
M1124 MNMPRD334A Conduct high tension separation 30 Unit of competency
M1125 MNMPRD335A Conduct leaching process 40 Unit of competency
M1126 MNMPRD336A Conduct magnetic separation 30 Unit of competency
M1127 MNMPRD337A Conduct pressure oxidation 40 Unit of competency
M1133 MNMPRD443A Conduct solvent extraction 40 Unit of competency
M1128 MNMPRD338A Conduct thickening and clarifying process 20 Unit of competency
M1129 MNMPRD339A Conduct wet gravity separation 30 Unit of competency
M1134 MNMPRD444A Prepare and carry-out electrolytic cleaning process 25 Unit of competency
M1135 MNMPRD445A Prepare for pelletising activities 15 Unit of competency
M1136 MNMPRD446A Prepare for sintering activities 15 Unit of competency
M1137 MNMPRD447A Produce pellets 15 Unit of competency
M1138 MNMPRD448A Sinter materials 15 Unit of competency
M1139 MNMPRD449A Undertake tank-farming 20 Unit of competency
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)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M1107 MNMPRD217A Blend stockpile materials 20 Unit of competency
M1108 MNMPRD218A Break oversize rock 20 Unit of competency
M1154 MNMPRD764A Bulk package and store product 20 Unit of competency
M1144 MNMPRD654A Conduct acid plant operations 40 Unit of competency
M1114 MNMPRD324A Conduct aeration process 40 Unit of competency
M1145 MNMPRD655A Conduct air cleaning activities 40 Unit of competency
M1082 MNMPRD102A Conduct conveyor operations 20 Unit of competency
M1116 MNMPRD326A Conduct digestion process 40 Unit of competency
M1160 MNMPRD170A Conduct non-slewing crane operations 20 Unit of competency
M1117 MNMPRD327A Conduct precipitation operations 40 Unit of competency
M1084 MNMPRD104A Conduct pump operations 20 Unit of competency
M1118 MNMPRD328A Conduct reduction process 40 Unit of competency
M1119 MNMPRD329A Conduct roasting operations 40 Unit of competency
M1161 MNMPRD171A Conduct slewing crane operations 20 Unit of competency
M1133 MNMPRD443A Conduct solvent extraction 40 Unit of competency
M1085 MNMPRD105A Conduct valve operations 20 Unit of competency
M1151 MNMPRD761A Connect and disconnect reefer units 20 Unit of competency
M1087 MNMPRD107A Distribute tailings 20 Unit of competency
M1088 MNMPRD108A Handle reagents 30 Unit of competency
M1111 MNMPRD221A Maintain stockpiles 20 Unit of competency
M1147 MNMPRD657A Monitor and operate waste water treatment processes 40 Unit of competency
M1112 MNMPRD222A Move and position materials to form stockpiles 20 Unit of competency
M1101 MNMPRD111A Operate compressors 20 Unit of competency
M1102 MNMPRD112A Operate fluid mixing equipment 20 Unit of competency
M1159 MNMPRD169A Operate gantry crane 20 Unit of competency
M1103 MNMPRD113A Operate heat exchangers 30 Unit of competency
M1113 MNMPRD223A Operate raw material feed systems 20 Unit of competency
M1162 MNMPRD172A Operate vehicle loading crane 20 Unit of competency
M1134 MNMPRD444A Prepare and carry-out electrolytic cleaning process 25 Unit of competency
M1155 MNMPRD765A Prepare and load for transport 30 Unit of competency
M1135 MNMPRD445A Prepare for pelletising activities 15 Unit of competency
M1136 MNMPRD446A Prepare for sintering activities 15 Unit of competency
M1137 MNMPRD447A Produce pellets 15 Unit of competency
M1148 MNMPRD658A Reclaim and treat water systems 20 Unit of competency
M1157 MNMPRD767A Secure cargo 20 Unit of competency
M1138 MNMPRD448A Sinter materials 15 Unit of competency
M1106 MNMPRD116A Take samples 40 Unit of competency
M1158 MNMPRD768A Transfer cargo 20 Unit of competency
M1139 MNMPRD449A Undertake tank-farming 20 Unit of competency
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
GENERAL 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.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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