Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 4:58 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Resource Processing

Certificate II in Resource Processing

Qualification
National Code:
RII20513
State Code:
J671
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
380
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a metal processing facility or a coal preparation plant, performing mainly routine, operational tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in a defined context under direct supervision.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of ten (10) units of competency made up of:
- four (4) core units, and
- six (6) elective units of which:
- one (1) must be chosen from group A
- at least four (4) must be chosen from group B
- up to one (1) may be chosen from group C and/or group D
- up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate II or Certificate III level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH099 RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WH750 RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH291 RIIGOV201D Comply with site work processes/procedures 20 Unit of competency
WH616 RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH379 RIIMEX203D Break oversize rock 30 Unit of competency
WH594 RIIPRO204D Bulk package and store product 20 Unit of competency
WH574 RIIPGP204D Carry out bore-field operations 20 Unit of competency
W8280 MSAPMSUP101A Clean workplace or equipment 26 Unit of competency
WH697 RIISTD202D Collect routine site samples 80 Unit of competency
WH542 RIIPBE201D Conduct aeration process 40 Unit of competency
WH558 RIIPBP202D Conduct air cleaning activities 40 Unit of competency
WH595 RIIPRO205D Conduct blending plant operations 25 Unit of competency
WH404 RIIMPO206D Conduct bulk water truck operations 40 Unit of competency
WH411 RIIMPO305D Conduct coal stockpile dozer operations 40 Unit of competency
WH561 RIIPEO201D Conduct conveyor operations 40 Unit of competency
WH596 RIIPRO301D Conduct crushing and screening plant operations 60 Unit of competency
WH591 RIIPRO201D Conduct crushing operations 40 Unit of competency
WH543 RIIPBE202D Conduct digestion process 40 Unit of competency
WH436 RIIMPO331D Conduct operations with stockpile dozer 40 Unit of competency
WH544 RIIPBE203D Conduct precipitation operations 40 Unit of competency
WH571 RIIPGP201D Conduct pump operations 20 Unit of competency
WH328 RIIMCP202D Conduct rail dispatch operations 40 Unit of competency
WH545 RIIPBE204D Conduct reduction process 40 Unit of competency
WH546 RIIPBE205D Conduct roasting operations 40 Unit of competency
WH592 RIIPRO202D Conduct screening and conveying operations 25 Unit of competency
WH565 RIIPEO205D Conduct ship loading operations 30 Unit of competency
WH564 RIIPEO204D Conduct shore side mooring operations 30 Unit of competency
WH582 RIIPRE201D Conduct solvent extraction 40 Unit of competency
WH563 RIIPEO203D Conduct stacker operations 30 Unit of competency
WH689 RIISRM302D Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations 40 Unit of competency
WH414 RIIMPO308D Conduct tracked dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
WH397 RIIMPG201D Connect and disconnect reefer refrigeration units 20 Unit of competency
WH744 RIIWBP202D Distribute tailings 20 Unit of competency
WH572 RIIPGP202D Handle reagents 30 Unit of competency
WH575 RIIPGP205D Handle, store and use cyanide 30 Unit of competency
WH745 RIIWBP203D Monitor tailings dam environment 20 Unit of competency
W8858 PMAOPS230B Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment 40 Unit of competency
W8856 PMAOPS223B Operate and monitor valve systems 20 Unit of competency
W8847 PMAOPS208B Operate chemical separation equipment 20 Unit of competency
WH573 RIIPGP203D Operate compressors 20 Unit of competency
W8841 PMAOPS202B Operate fluid mixing equipment 20 Unit of competency
W8844 PMAOPS205B Operate heat exchangers 40 Unit of competency
WH412 RIIMPO306D Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles 40 Unit of competency
W8846 PMAOPS207B Operate powered separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
WH578 RIIPHA201D Operate raw material feed systems 20 Unit of competency
W8845 PMAOPS206B Operate separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
WH405 RIIMPO208D Operate support equipment 50 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
WH583 RIIPRE202D Prepare and carry out electrolytic cleaning process 25 Unit of competency
WH605 RIIPSM202D Prepare for pelletising activities 15 Unit of competency
WH584 RIIPRE203D Prepare for sintering activities 15 Unit of competency
WH606 RIIPSM203D Produce pellets 15 Unit of competency
WH664 RIISAM214D Provide support to electrical tradesperson 40 Unit of competency
WH271 RIIERR302D Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
WH585 RIIPRE204D Sinter materials 15 Unit of competency
WH604 RIIPSM201D Tap furnaces 50 Unit of competency
W8870 PMAOPS307B Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility 50 Unit of competency
WH743 RIIWBP201D Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings 60 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to one (1) may be chosen from Group C and/or Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH657 RIISAM207D Apply operational maintenance skills 50 Unit of competency
WH265 RIIERR201D Conduct fire team operations 16 Unit of competency
WH297 RIIHAN203D Conduct lifting operations 30 Unit of competency
WH306 RIIHAN212D Conduct non-slewing crane operations 40 Unit of competency
WH560 RIIPBP302D Control operations in acid plant 40 Unit of competency
WH656 RIISAM205D Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH653 RIISAM202D Isolate and access plant 20 Unit of competency
WH298 RIIHAN204D Load and unload cargo/goods 30 Unit of competency
WH329 RIIMCP301D Monitor plant operations for coal preparation 60 Unit of competency
WH295 RIIHAN201D Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
D0779 BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
WH303 RIIHAN209D Perform basic rigging 40 Unit of competency
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
WH304 RIIHAN210D Perform intermediate rigging operations 40 Unit of competency
WH658 RIISAM208D Perform plant operational maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WH001 RIIBEF201D Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
WH299 RIIHAN205D Secure cargo 30 Unit of competency
WH662 RIISAM212D Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
WH257 RIIENV202D Suppress airborne contaminants 20 Unit of competency
WH300 RIIHAN206D Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
WH753 RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
5. Group D Elective Units

Up to one (1) may be chosen from Group C and/or Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9429 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
W9430 CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level 40 Unit of competency
D5241 TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
D5249 TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) 60 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
W9426 CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
W9427 CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level 24 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W658 RII20509 Certificate II in Resource Processing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZB2 RII20515 Certificate II in Resource Processing Qualification
VET Info Notes
Not equivalent to RII20509
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.

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