Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Resource Processing
Certificate IV in Resource Processing
RII40520
BGQ2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors or team leaders, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities, most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.
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.Total number of units = twelve (12)
- Four (4) core units plus
- Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- One (1) must be from Group A
- at least one (1) must be from Group B
- no more than four (4) may be from the 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.
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 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.
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements.
UNIT IN THIS QUALIFICATION
MSL925004 Analyse data and report results
PREREQUISITE UNIT
MSL924003 Process and interpret data
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM73 | RIIERR401E | Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBV78 | RIIGOV401E | Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBO93 | RIICOM301E | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBO90 | RIIWHS301E | Conduct safety and health investigations | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM86 | RIIRIS301E | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO99 | RIIRIS402E | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH620 | RIIRAI401D | Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXM83 | PMAOPS411 | Manage plant shutdown and restart | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
No more than four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZF0 | RII40515 | Certificate IV in Resource Processing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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