Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
RII60120
BGP3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/09/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as open cut or underground metalliferous mine managers, who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover the skills for two specialist streams. The core and elective unit requirements of one of the following specialisations must be met for this qualification to be awarded.
- Open Cut
- Underground
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- RII60120 Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut)
- RII60120 Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Underground).
To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- Eight (8) core units plus
- Six (6) elective units, of which:
- Two (2) must be from Group A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group C
- no more than two (2) may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Underground) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- Eight (8) core units plus
- Six (6) elective units, of which:
- Three (3) must be from Group B
- at least two (2) must be from Group C
- no more than one (1) may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODB80 | RIIBLA602E | Establish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OBO85 | RIIERR601E | Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH731 | RIIUND602D | Establish and maintain mine services systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OBW07 | RIIRIS601E | Establish and maintain risk management systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBX12 | RIIENV601E | Establish and maintain the environmental management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH632 | RIIRAI601D | Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCD22 | RIIWHS601E | Establish and maintain the WHS management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBX06 | RIIGOV601E | Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
To achieve the Specialisation of Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut), two (2) units from Group A must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH393 | RIIMEX602D | Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH395 | RIIMEX604D | Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
To achieve the Specialisation of Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Underground), two (2) units from Group B must be completed .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH394 | RIIMEX603D | Establish and maintain underground mining ground control and stable mining systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCD13 | RIIUND601E | Establish and maintain ventilation management systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZF7 | RII60115 | Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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