Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM20206
W346
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of a total of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:- Five (5) mandatory units of competency, AND
- Nine (9) electives units of which:
- all nine units are drawn from the elective units listed
OR
- a minimum of seven (7) units are drawn from the elective units listed, AND
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function, are drawn from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages.
1.
Mandatory units - total 5
| 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.
Elective units General - total 9 with a minimum of 7 from those listed.
Note: A maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function may be drawn from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages. Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within an imported unit of competency, chosen as an elective, are complied with.
3.
Shotfiring
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2281 | MNMG241A | Conduct mobile mixing of explosives | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2282 | MNMG311A | Conduct secondary blasting | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2264 | MNMG205A | Maintain magazine | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2268 | MNMG210A | Store, handle and transport explosives | 36 | Unit of competency |
4.
Drilling and ground control
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2474 | MNMUDB208A | Apply shot-crete | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2477 | MNMUDB307A | Conduct wet filling activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2473 | MNMUDB202A | Install ground support | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2472 | MNMUDB201A | Set up and prepare for ground support | 20 | Unit of competency |
5.
Loading and hauling
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2481 | MNMULH201A | Conduct load, haul, dump operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2483 | MNMULH204A | Conduct skip operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2482 | MNMULH202A | Conduct underground truck operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2484 | MNMULH205A | Operate automated winder | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
Ancillary mine support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2505 | MNMUMS218A | Escape from hazardous situation unaided | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2500 | MNMUMS211A | Install and maintain reticulation systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2501 | MNMUMS212A | Install and maintain vent | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2512 | MNMUMS313A | Install and remove a secondary fan | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2498 | MNMUMS209A | Operate equipment services vehicle underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2495 | MNMUMS202A | Operate from elevated work platform underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2503 | MNMUMS216A | Operate light vehicle underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2496 | MNMUMS205A | Operate roller/compactor underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2502 | MNMUMS215A | Prepare and perform manual scaling operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2504 | MNMUMS217A | Refuel vehicles/machines underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2499 | MNMUMS210A | Undertake dewatering activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2497 | MNMUMS207A | Undertake towing underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W173 | MNM20205 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W657 | RII20409 | Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 17 April 2008.