Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30213
J687
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 07/12/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as Production Operators in an underground coal mine, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
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
Successful completion of sixteen (16) units of competency made up of:- six (6) core units, and
- ten (10) elective units of which:
- at least five (5) must be chosen from group A
- up to five (5) may be chosen from group B and/or group C
- up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
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 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 six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH646 | RIIRIS301D | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH100 | RIICOM301D | Communicate Information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH291 | RIIGOV201D | Comply with site work processes/procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH337 | RIIMCU208D | Conduct basic strata control operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH343 | RIIMCU214D | Conduct face ventilation operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH265 | RIIERR201D | Conduct fire team operations | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) 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
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B and/or Group C
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B and/or Group C
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5251 | TLILIC3008A | Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D795 | RII30212 | Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZD0 | RII30215 | Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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