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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
MNM30205
W174
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
1.
Successful completion of a total of twenty (20) units of competency made up of:
- fourteen (14) units of competency satisfying the criteria for the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining (Underground)*, and
- six (6) electives units of which:
- all six units are drawn from the elective units listed
OR
- a minimum of four (4) units are drawn from the specified units listed and
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package
or other endorsed Training Package
Note: Units of competency which are completed as part of the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) cannot be credited as an elective for this qualification. * The requirements for MNM20205 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining - Underground are contained with Groups 08 to 13 and are included for reference. The qualification rules for Certificate III must still be met.
Elective units:
General
2.
Shotfiring
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2306 | MNMG352A | Apply blasting activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2283 | MNMG313A | Charge blast holes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2289 | MNMG323A | Charge development blast holes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2287 | MNMG321A | Charge production blast holes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2303 | MNMG349A | Conduct accretion firing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2282 | MNMG311A | Conduct secondary blasting | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2308 | MNMG412A | Initiate blasts | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2288 | MNMG322A | Initiate blasts by remote control | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
Environmental management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2310 | MNMMEN304A | Take environmental samples and measurements | 80 | Unit of competency |
4.
Drilling and ground control
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2479 | MNMUDB310A | Conduct hand held mining | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W2475 | MNMUDB304A | Conduct long hole drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2476 | MNMUDB305A | Conduct raise boring/drilling | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2480 | MNMUDB311A | Conduct underground development drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2477 | MNMUDB307A | Conduct wet filling activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2473 | MNMUDB202A | Install ground support | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2478 | MNMUDB309A | Install sets | 60 | Unit of competency |
5.
Loading and hauling
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2490 | MNMULH311A | Conduct cage operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2489 | MNMULH310A | Conduct control room operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2487 | MNMULH308A | Conduct line of sight remote operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2486 | MNMULH307A | Conduct rail haulage operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2488 | MNMULH309A | Conduct tele-remote operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2493 | MNMULH314A | Inspect and maintain shafts and structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2492 | MNMULH313A | Maintain winder equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2494 | MNMULH315A | Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2485 | MNMULH306A | Operate manual winder | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2491 | MNMULH312A | Operate winder for shaft sinking | 40 | Unit of competency |
6.
Ancillary mine support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2509 | MNMUMS303A | Conduct crane operations underground | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W2510 | MNMUMS304A | Conduct grader operations in the underground mine | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2513 | MNMUMS314A | Conduct mechanical scaling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2508 | MNMUMS301A | Construct and maintain underground roads | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2505 | MNMUMS218A | Escape from hazardous situation unaided | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2512 | MNMUMS313A | Install and remove a secondary fan | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2506 | MNMUMS219A | Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2511 | MNMUMS306A | Recover underground equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2507 | MNMUMS220A | Respond to workface incident | 20 | Unit of competency |
7.
Stockpiling and preparation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2514 | MNMUSP301A | Maintain underground stockpiles | 20 | Unit of competency |
8.
MNM20204 Requirements: 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 specified Metalliferous Mining units listed, and
- maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Package
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 |
9.
Elective units General: (see notes in Group 08)
10.
Shotfiring: See general notes.
| 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 |
11.
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 |
12.
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 |
13.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W184 | MNM30203 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W350 | MNM30206 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
To be designated/appointed under any statutory requirements as a shot firer, units of competency should be demonstrated to meet the State/Territory licensing requirements. State licensing requirements need to be confirmed by the Registered Training Organisation delivering and/or assessing the competency.
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 MNM30205 taken from the Metalliferous Mining Training Pakcage 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 08/082005
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