Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
RII60720
BFH3
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/09/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 23/09/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including mine managers or mining engineering managers, who perform complex, nonroutine tasks involving strategic and planning activities for open cut coal mines. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining operational systems and plans, including safety and health, environmental and management systems, providing leadership and mentoring to others, and understanding and managing legislative and operational requirements for mine sites.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)- eight (8) core units plus
- five (5) elective units of which:
- at least three (3) must be chosen from Group A
- no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
There are no 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.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH034 | RIIBLA602D | Establish and maintain a blasting system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBO85 | RIIERR601E | Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OBW07 | RIIRIS601E | Establish and maintain risk management systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH393 | RIIMEX602D | Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH395 | RIIMEX604D | Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBX12 | RIIENV601E | Establish and maintain the environmental management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBX06 | RIIGOV601E | Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH392 | RIIMEX601D | Plan pit development | 90 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
No more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZD8 | RII60715 | Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships