Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Qualification
National Code:
RII20409
State Code:
W657
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
29/05/2013
Approved Date
19/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
260
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
29/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 29/05/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals, such as an operator working in an underground metalliferous mine, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of ten (10) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) core units of competency, and
- five (5) electives units of which:
- at least three (3) must come from the Group A elective units
- up to two (2) units from Group B elective units
- up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II or III level from this or any other Training Package

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are compiled with.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB150 RIICOM201A Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
D9322 RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WB390 RIIQUA201A Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WB350 RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9356 RIIPEO201B Conduct conveyor operations 40 Unit of competency
WC362 RIIMPO333 Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations 30 Unit of competency
WB322 RIIMPO210A Conduct underground truck operations 20 Unit of competency
WB453 RIISAM205A Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WB054 RIIBEF202A Identify and rectify site operating problems 30 Unit of competency
WC371 RIIVEH203B Operate light vehicle underground 40 Unit of competency
WC368 RIISAM203B Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
D1026 BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WB271 RIIHAN203A Conduct lifting operations 30 Unit of competency
D9328 RIIBEF201B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
WB273 RIIHAN206A Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W346 MNM20206 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J668 RII20413 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII20409 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RII09 was released onto the National Training Information Service (NTIS) on the 2 September 2009 .

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 19/01/2009.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09570) UNDERGROUND METALLIFEROUS MINING (LEVEL 2) Traineeship