Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Qualification
National Code:
MNM30405
MNM30405
State Code:
W177
W177
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
03/10/2005
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:
- twelve (12) mandatory units of competency, PLUS
- six (6) elective units drawn from the elective units listed
Mandatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5007 | HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 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.
Electives units: Select six (6) units from group 04 and or 05.
Geolgical survey
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2256 | MNMEGS309A | Carry out operational maintenance | 40 | 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 processing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1262 | PMCSUP282A | Use computers and related programs in the workplace | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5010 | 11383WA | Certificate III in Mining (Geoscience Practices) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W351 | MNM30406 | Certificate III in Mining Exploration | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A minimum of 18 years is applied to person 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 MNM30405 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 STARS by the METS CSSN on 11th July 2005
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30405 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 STARS by the METS CSSN on 11th July 2005
Entry Requirements
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