Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM30203
W184
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/11/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
Successful completion of a total of twenty four (24) units of competency made up of:
- fourteen (14) units of competency satisfying the criteria for the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
PLUS
- ten (10) electives units of which
- a minimum of eight (8) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining Extraction Underground units listed, and
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from other endorsed Training Packages
See Group 6 for criteria for Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
Mandatory Core Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0936 | MNMCCCOO005A | Apply local risk control processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0932 | MNMCCCOO001A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0935 | MNMCCCOO004A | Contribute to quality work outcomes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1040 | MNMUGC432A | Operate equipment services vehicle underground | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0934 | MNMCCCOO003A | Plan and organise individual work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1048 | MNMUGC440A | Set-up and perform manual scaling operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1042 | MNMUGC434A | Transport plant, equipment and personnel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2549 | MNMCCCO1002A | Work safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
Elective Units
Total of ten (10) electives units of which a minimum of eight (8) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining Extraction Underground units listed. Relevant job function units from other endorsed Training Packages are not listed.
Drilling, Blasting and Ground Support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2519 | MNMMNI401A | Administer shotfiring activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2516 | MNMMNI301A | Apply shotfiring | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2543 | MNMUGC124A | Conduct airleg mining | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1015 | MNMUGC107A | Conduct diamond drilling | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1014 | MNMUGC106A | Conduct raise bore drilling | 50 | Unit of competency |
| M1013 | MNMUGC105A | Conduct underground development drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1012 | MNMUGC104A | Conduct underground production drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1715 | MNMMNI402A | Fire shots | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2537 | MNMUGC1102A | Install ground support - bolting and meshing | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2542 | MNMUGC121A | Install sets | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1016 | MNMUGC108A | Maintain magazine | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1011 | MNMUGC103A | Set-up and prepare for drilling operations | 15 | Unit of competency |
3.
Elective Units
Loading and Hauling
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2544 | MNMUGC224A | Conduct cage operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1030 | MNMUGC222A | Conduct control room operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1028 | MNMUGC220A | Conduct line of site remote operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1027 | MNMUGC219A | Conduct rail haulage operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2539 | MNMUGC1216A | Conduct skip operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1029 | MNMUGC221A | Conduct tele remote operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2547 | MNMUGC227A | Inspect and maintain shafts and structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2546 | MNMUGC226A | Maintain winder equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2548 | MNMUGC228A | Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2540 | MNMUGC1217A | Operate automated winder | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2541 | MNMUGC1218A | Operate manual winder | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2545 | MNMUGC225A | Operate winder for shaft sinking | 60 | Unit of competency |
4.
Elective Units
Ancillary Mine Support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1034 | MNMUGC426A | Conduct crane operations underground | 35 | Unit of competency |
| M1035 | MNMUGC427A | Conduct grader operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1047 | MNMUGC439A | Conduct mechanical scaling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1046 | MNMUGC438A | Conduct remote controlled equipment recovery operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1032 | MNMUGC424A | Construct and maintain underground roads | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2518 | MNMMNI303A | Handle and transport explosives | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1044 | MNMUGC436A | Install and maintain vent | 30 | Unit of competency |
5.
Elective Units
Stockpiling and Preparation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2517 | MNMMNI302A | Conduct secondary firing | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
Certificate II criteria
A total of 6 units with a minimum of 4 from those listed below
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M070 | MNM30299 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W174 | MNM30205 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
The completion of some of the units of competency may require employment in the industry or six (6) months relevant site based work experience to compliment the underpinning knowledge.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30203 taken from the Metalliferous Mining Training Pacakge MNM99V3 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
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 16/02/2005.
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