Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Qualification
National Code:
MNM30406
MNM30406
State Code:
W351
W351
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
08/04/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
880
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2005
VET Act Conditions
—
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 eighteen (18) units of competency, made up of:
eleven (11) mandatory units of competencies listed in groups 01,02,03 plus
seven (7) elective units drawn from the elective units listed in groups 04,05,06.
MNADATORY UNITS: Core
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2246 | MNMC202A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2248 | MNMC205A | Conduct local risk assessment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2247 | MNMC203A | Contribute to quality work outcomes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3535 | BSBCMN215A | Participate in environmental work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W2245 | MNMC201A | Work safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
3.
Geological Survey
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2250 | MNMEGS204A | Collect and prepare samples | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2258 | MNMEGS312A | Drive and recover a four wheel drive vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2257 | MNMEGS311A | Navigate in remote or trackless areas | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2796 | MNMEGS301A | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2795 | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment (Part 1 of 2 MNMEGS301A) | 60 | Module | |
| W2253 | MNMEGS306A | Process data and maintain accurate records | 80 | Unit of competency |
4.
ELECTIVE UNITS - Select seven (7) units from groups 04,05,06.
Geological Survey
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2256 | MNMEGS309A | Carry out operational maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2383 | MNMOR210A | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2255 | MNMEGS308A | Mobilise equipment and materials | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2252 | MNMEGS302A | Plan and undertake field trip | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2251 | Plan and undertake field trip (Part 1 of 2 MNMEGS302A) | 60 | Module | |
| W2259 | MNMEGS313A | Prepare drill site | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5199 | PRDSIS10A | Provide field support services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2254 | MNMEGS307A | Provide geological field assistance | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W2260 | MNMEGS314A | Rehabilitate exploration site | 50 | Unit of competency |
5.
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1262 | PMCSUP282A | Use computers and related programs in the workplace | 35 | Unit of competency |
6.
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5007 | HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W177 | MNM30405 | Certificate III in Mining Exploration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W669 | RII30509 | Certificate III in Mining Exploration | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A minimum of 18 years is applied to persons wishing to enter this industry. To obtain a Heavy Rigid licence to operate machinery, a person needs to be over 20 years of age.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30406 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 02/04/08.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30406 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 02/04/08.
Entry Requirements
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