Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Metalliferous Mining - Open Cut and Underground
Diploma of Metalliferous Mining - Open Cut and Underground
Qualification
National Code:
MNM50105
MNM50105
State Code:
W165
W165
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
08/05/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1100
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2005
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
Successful completion of a total of sixteen (16) units of competency made up of:
- nine (9) mandatory units of competency PLUS
- seven (7) electives units of which:
- all seven units are drawn from the elective units listed
OR
- a minimum of five (5) units are drawn from the specified units listed and
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Package
Mandatory units
Mine management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2292 | MNMG327A | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2291 | MNMG326A | Conduct safety and health investigations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2329 | MNMMMG516A | Facilitate the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2316 | MNMMMG501A | Implement and maintain statutory/legal compliance systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2325 | MNMMMG511A | Implement design systems for stable mining | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2328 | MNMMMG515A | Implement emergency preparedness and response systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2327 | MNMMMG513A | Implement mine services and infrastructure systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2326 | MNMMMG512A | Implement mine transport systems and production equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
2.
Environmental management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2313 | MNMMEN503A | Implement mining operations environmental management system | 60 | Unit of competency |
3.
Electives units
Mine management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2261 | MNMG1000A | Conduct mine surveying operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2322 | MNMMMG508A | Design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2323 | MNMMMG509A | Develop, implement and maintain process control systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2317 | MNMMMG502A | Implement pit plan | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2324 | MNMMMG510A | Implement the ventilation management plan | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2321 | MNMMMG507A | Plan and monitor recycled material operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2320 | MNMMMG506A | Plan and monitor water management | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2319 | MNMMMG505A | Plan and oversee drilling operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2318 | MNMMMG504A | Select and install surface mine plant and equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
4.
Environmental management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2311 | MNMMEN501A | Develop site environmental policy | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2314 | MNMMEN505A | Monitor and correct activities having impact on the environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2315 | MNMMEN506A | Review environmental management system performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2312 | MNMMEN502A | Undertake process or project environmental impact assessment | 80 | Unit of competency |
5.
Supervision
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7046 | BSBFLM511B | Develop a workplace learning environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3721 | BSBMGT505A | Ensure a safe workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7047 | BSBFLM512A | Ensure team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7045 | BSBFLM510B | Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7044 | BSBFLM509B | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7040 | BSBFLM503B | Manage effective workplace relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7041 | BSBFLM505B | Manage operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7039 | BSBFLM501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7043 | BSBFLM507B | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7042 | BSBFLM506B | Manage workplace information systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M075 | MNM50299 | Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut and Underground) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W697 | RII50109 | Diploma of Surface Operations Management | Qualification |
| W698 | RII50209 | Diploma of Underground Metalliferous Mining Management | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A minimum age of 18 years with a full driver’s license is applied to persons wishing to enter this industry. Some may need to be over 20 years of age and have obtained a Heavy Rigid license if they are going to be operators of machinery.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM50105 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 8th July 2005
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM50105 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 8th July 2005
Entry Requirements
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