Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:22 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Resource Processing

Certificate II in Resource Processing

Qualification
National Code:
RII20515
State Code:
AZB2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
14/12/2015
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
260
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 23/09/2020 Current Approved
3.00 31/01/2020 Replaced Approved
2.00 11/12/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 14/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a metal processing facility or a coal preparation plant, performing mainly routine, operational tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in a defined context under direct supervision.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
- four (4) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- one (1) must be chosen from Group A
- at least four (4) must be chosen from Group B
- no more than one (1) may be chosen from Group C
- 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 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 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 four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH099 RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WH750 RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH291 RIIGOV201D Comply with site work processes/procedures 20 Unit of competency
WH616 RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH379 RIIMEX203D Break oversize rock 30 Unit of competency
WH594 RIIPRO204D Bulk package and store product 20 Unit of competency
WH574 RIIPGP204D Carry out bore-field operations 20 Unit of competency
AWC33 MSMSUP101 Clean workplace or equipment 26 Unit of competency
WH697 RIISTD202D Collect routine site samples 80 Unit of competency
WH542 RIIPBE201D Conduct aeration process 40 Unit of competency
WH558 RIIPBP202D Conduct air cleaning activities 40 Unit of competency
WH595 RIIPRO205D Conduct blending plant operations 25 Unit of competency
WH404 RIIMPO206D Conduct bulk water truck operations 40 Unit of competency
OAK66 RIIMPO305F Conduct coal stockpile dozer operations 35 Unit of competency
OCC79 RIIPEO201E Conduct conveyor operations 40 Unit of competency
WH596 RIIPRO301D Conduct crushing and screening plant operations 60 Unit of competency
WH591 RIIPRO201D Conduct crushing operations 40 Unit of competency
WH543 RIIPBE202D Conduct digestion process 40 Unit of competency
OAK44 RIIMPO331E Conduct operations with stockpile dozer 40 Unit of competency
WH544 RIIPBE203D Conduct precipitation operations 40 Unit of competency
WH571 RIIPGP201D Conduct pump operations 20 Unit of competency
WH328 RIIMCP202D Conduct rail dispatch operations 40 Unit of competency
WH545 RIIPBE204D Conduct reduction process 40 Unit of competency
WH546 RIIPBE205D Conduct roasting operations 40 Unit of competency
WH592 RIIPRO202D Conduct screening and conveying operations 25 Unit of competency
WH565 RIIPEO205D Conduct ship loading operations 30 Unit of competency
WH564 RIIPEO204D Conduct shore side mooring operations 30 Unit of competency
WH582 RIIPRE201D Conduct solvent extraction 40 Unit of competency
WH563 RIIPEO203D Conduct stacker operations 30 Unit of competency
WH689 RIISRM302D Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations 40 Unit of competency
OAK64 RIIMPO308F Conduct tracked dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
WH397 RIIMPG201D Connect and disconnect reefer refrigeration units 20 Unit of competency
WH744 RIIWBP202D Distribute tailings 20 Unit of competency
WH572 RIIPGP202D Handle reagents 30 Unit of competency
WH575 RIIPGP205D Handle, store and use cyanide 30 Unit of competency
WH745 RIIWBP203D Monitor tailings dam environment 20 Unit of competency
AXN36 PMAOPS230 Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment 40 Unit of competency
AXN39 PMAOPS223 Operate and monitor valve systems 20 Unit of competency
AXN48 PMAOPS208 Operate chemical separation equipment 20 Unit of competency
WH573 RIIPGP203D Operate compressors 20 Unit of competency
AXN50 PMAOPS202 Operate fluid mixing equipment 20 Unit of competency
AXN49 PMAOPS205 Operate heat exchangers 40 Unit of competency
WH412 RIIMPO306D Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles 40 Unit of competency
AXN26 PMAOPS247 Operate powered separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
WH578 RIIPHA201D Operate raw material feed systems 20 Unit of competency
AXN27 PMAOPS246 Operate separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
OAK74 RIIMPO208F Operate support equipment 50 Unit of competency
OAC76 MSL973013 Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
WH583 RIIPRE202D Prepare and carry out electrolytic cleaning process 25 Unit of competency
WH605 RIIPSM202D Prepare for pelletising activities 15 Unit of competency
WH584 RIIPRE203D Prepare for sintering activities 15 Unit of competency
WH606 RIIPSM203D Produce pellets 15 Unit of competency
WH664 RIISAM214D Provide support to electrical tradesperson 40 Unit of competency
OAK88 RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
WH585 RIIPRE204D Sinter materials 15 Unit of competency
WH604 RIIPSM201D Tap furnaces 50 Unit of competency
AXN11 PMAOPS307 Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility 50 Unit of competency
WH743 RIIWBP201D Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings 60 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

No more than one (1) unit may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH269 RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid 20 Unit of competency
WH657 RIISAM207D Apply operational maintenance skills 50 Unit of competency
OAK91 RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations 16 Unit of competency
OBW99 RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations 30 Unit of competency
OAK83 RIIHAN212E Conduct non-slewing crane operations 40 Unit of competency
WH560 RIIPBP302D Control operations in acid plant 40 Unit of competency
WH656 RIISAM205D Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH653 RIISAM202D Isolate and access plant 20 Unit of competency
W9429 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
W9430 CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level 40 Unit of competency
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
OAE46 TLILIC0008 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) 60 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
W9426 CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
W9427 CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level 24 Unit of competency
WH298 RIIHAN204D Load and unload cargo/goods 30 Unit of competency
WH329 RIIMCP301D Monitor plant operations for coal preparation 60 Unit of competency
OAK87 RIIHAN201E Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
OAE50 BSBITU111 Operate a personal digital device 20 Unit of competency
AWB71 RIIVEH305E Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle 30 Unit of competency
OAK85 RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging 40 Unit of competency
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
WH304 RIIHAN210D Perform intermediate rigging operations 40 Unit of competency
OBV97 RIISAM208E Perform plant operational maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WH001 RIIBEF201D Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
WH299 RIIHAN205D Secure cargo 30 Unit of competency
WH662 RIISAM212D Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
OBX17 RIIENV202E Suppress airborne contaminants 20 Unit of competency
OAK86 RIIHAN206E Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
WH753 RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J671 RII20513 Certificate II in Resource Processing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP8 RII20520 Certificate II in Resource Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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