Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:28 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Mining / Field Exploration

Certificate II in Mining / Field Exploration

Qualification
National Code:
RII20615
State Code:
AZC7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
14/12/2015
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 11/12/2018 Current Approved
1.00 14/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an employee working in a mining exploration team or working as a pit technician, who undertakes a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and who takes some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- ten (10) core units plus
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
- no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B
- no more than one (1) unit 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 both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements

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 ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH697 RIISTD202D Collect routine site samples 80 Unit of competency
WH099 RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH249 RIIEGS202D Conduct field work 160 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WH256 RIIENV201D Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
WH616 RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
AWB71 RIIVEH305E Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle 30 Unit of competency
WH248 RIIEGS201D Operate in isolated and remote situations 50 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WH750 RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAN79 AHCNAR201 Carry out natural area restoration works 40 Unit of competency
BAO79 AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 40 Unit of competency
BAL60 AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
BAM15 AHCNAR303 Implement revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
WH253 RIIEGS304D Mobilise equipment and materials 60 Unit of competency
WH254 RIIEGS305D Navigate in remote or trackless areas 20 Unit of competency
WH250 RIIEGS301D Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment 120 Unit of competency
AXF79 CPPSIS3016 Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

No more than two (2) may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAE50 BSBITU111 Operate a personal digital device 20 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J639 RII20613 Certificate II in Mining / Field Exploration Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI0 RII20620 Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09170) FIELD / EXPLORATION OPERATIONS (LEVEL 2) Traineeship