Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining

Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining

Qualification
National Code:
RII20313
State Code:
J689
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
320
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as an operator in an underground coal mine, who performs a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in a defined context working 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
Successful completion of ten (10) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) core units, and
- five (5) elective units of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from the group A and/or group B
- up to one (1) may be chosen from group C
- up to one (1) may be chosen from Certificate II or Certificate III 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 five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH099 RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH291 RIIGOV201D Comply with site work processes/procedures 20 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WH267 RIIERR203D Escape from hazardous situations unaided 40 Unit of competency
WH750 RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) must be chosen from the Group A and/or Group B.
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
WH358 RIIMCU402D Apply spontaneous combustion management measures 40 Unit of competency
D9374 RIINHB304B Conduct air drilling 60 Unit of competency
WH337 RIIMCU208D Conduct basic strata control operations 40 Unit of competency
WH719 RIIUND302D Conduct cage operations 40 Unit of competency
WH765 RIIWMG202D Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations 40 Unit of competency
WH342 RIIMCU213D Conduct feeder breaker operations 40 Unit of competency
WH338 RIIMCU209D Conduct roadway maintenance 20 Unit of competency
WH334 RIIMCU205D Conduct rotational drilling 40 Unit of competency
WH339 RIIMCU210D Conduct stonedusting operations 20 Unit of competency
WH331 RIIMCU202D Conduct tracked vehicle/plant operations 40 Unit of competency
WH715 RIIUND207D Conduct underground lifting operations 40 Unit of competency
WH413 RIIMPO307D Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines 40 Unit of competency
WH333 RIIMCU204D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated) 40 Unit of competency
WH332 RIIMCU203D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated) 40 Unit of competency
WH341 RIIMCU212D Construct and maintain basic ventilation devices 20 Unit of competency
WH568 RIIPEO208D Extend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry 20 Unit of competency
WH340 RIIMCU211D Install and maintain explosion barriers 20 Unit of competency
WH714 RIIUND206D Install hand held underground ground support 20 Unit of competency
WH336 RIIMCU207D Install, maintain and recover electrical services 20 Unit of competency
WH335 RIIMCU206D Install, maintain and recover gas drainage systems 40 Unit of competency
WH345 RIIMCU216D Maintain lamp cabin operations 40 Unit of competency
WH717 RIIUND209D Operate automated winder 20 Unit of competency
WH344 RIIMCU215D Operate longwall ancillary equipment 40 Unit of competency
WH718 RIIUND301D Operate manual winder 40 Unit of competency
WH330 RIIMCU201D Operate power tram 40 Unit of competency
WH405 RIIMPO208D Operate support equipment 50 Unit of competency
WH720 RIIUND303D Operate winder for shaft sinking 40 Unit of competency
WH562 RIIPEO202D Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least four (4) must be chosen from the Group A and/or Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
D5243 TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 30 Unit of competency
D5247 TLILIC3003A Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane 70 Unit of competency
D5241 TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
D5249 TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) 60 Unit of competency
D5240 TLILIC0012A Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 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
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to one (1) of the five (5) units required may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH657 RIISAM207D Apply operational maintenance skills 50 Unit of competency
WH305 RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations 40 Unit of competency
WH265 RIIERR201D Conduct fire team operations 16 Unit of competency
WH309 RIIHAN302D Conduct intermediate scaffolding operations 100 Unit of competency
WH306 RIIHAN212D Conduct non-slewing crane operations 40 Unit of competency
WH736 RIIVEH301D Conduct rail haulage operations 40 Unit of competency
WH656 RIISAM205D Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WH677 RIISAM312D Inspect and maintain shafts and structures 40 Unit of competency
WH752 RIIWHS203D Maintain amenities 20 Unit of competency
WH616 RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
WH676 RIISAM311D Maintain winder equipment 40 Unit of competency
WH678 RIISAM313D Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments 40 Unit of competency
WH295 RIIHAN201D Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
WH311 RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane 40 Unit of competency
WH734 RIIVEH202D Operate a medium vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D0779 BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
WH313 RIIHAN307D Operate a vehicle loading crane 40 Unit of competency
WH308 RIIHAN301D Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
WH733 RIIVEH201D Operate light vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WH303 RIIHAN209D 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
WH268 RIIERR204D Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel 40 Unit of competency
WH664 RIISAM214D Provide support to electrical tradesperson 40 Unit of competency
D0957 BSBPUR301B Purchase goods and services 30 Unit of competency
WH660 RIISAM210D Remove and fit wheel assemblies 20 Unit of competency
WH661 RIISAM211D Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes 36 Unit of competency
WH271 RIIERR302D Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
WH662 RIISAM212D Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
WH020 RIIBLA202D Support underground shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
WH666 RIISAM301D Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment 30 Unit of competency
D7862 ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W656 RII20309 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZB8 RII20315 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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