Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut

Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut

Qualification
National Code:
MNM30105
State Code:
W168
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2005
Approved Date
29/09/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
530
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2005
VET Act Conditions
—
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 eighteen (18) units of competency made up of:
- twelve (12) units of competency satisfying the criteria for the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut)*, 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 (Open Cut) cannot be credited as an elective for this qualification. * The requirements for MNM20105 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining- Open Cut are contained in groups 11 to 19 and are included for reference. The qualification rules for Certificate must still be met.

Elective units
General

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2269 MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills 40 Unit of competency
W2290 MNMG325A Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
W2298 MNMG344A Assess ground conditions 20 Unit of competency
W2300 MNMG346A Blend stockpile materials 20 Unit of competency
W2295 MNMG339A Carry out lifts using multiple cranes 40 Unit of competency
W2304 MNMG350A Carry out plant isolation and tagging 10 Unit of competency
W2292 MNMG327A Communicate information 20 Unit of competency
W2286 MNMG320A Conduct diamond drilling 60 Unit of competency
W2301 MNMG347A Conduct integrated tool carrier operations 20 Unit of competency
W2296 MNMG342A Conduct reclaim operations 40 Unit of competency
W2291 MNMG326A Conduct safety and health investigations 30 Unit of competency
W2294 MNMG335A Conduct slewing crane operations 20 Unit of competency
W2297 MNMG343A Control and monitor automated plant/machinery 20 Unit of competency
C5840 PMAPER300C Issue work permits 10 Unit of competency
W2299 MNMG345A Maintain stockpiles 20 Unit of competency
W2305 MNMG351A Monitor mine production activities 40 Unit of competency
W2302 MNMG348A Move and position materials to form stockpiles 20 Unit of competency
W2285 MNMG319A Operate mine services vehicle 30 Unit of competency
W2626 MNCG1065A Operate multi-combination vehicles on mine sites 40 Unit of competency
W2284 MNMG318A Recover equipment 20 Unit of competency
W2293 MNMG330A Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
W2270 MNMG216A Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
C3547 BSBCMN312A Support Innovation and Change 20 Unit of competency
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
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
W2307 MNMG353A Fire surface blasts 80 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
W2366 MNMODB302A Drill in open cut environment 60 Unit of competency
W2365 MNMODB301A Set-up and prepare for open cut drilling operations 40 Unit of competency
5.

Loading and hauling

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2374 MNMOLH307A Conduct dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
W2370 MNMOLH302A Conduct electric rope shovel operations 60 Unit of competency
W2369 MNMOLH301A Conduct excavator operations 60 Unit of competency
W2372 MNMOLH305A Conduct front end loader operations 65 Unit of competency
W2373 MNMOLH306A Conduct haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
W2371 MNMOLH303A Conduct hydraulic shovel operations 60 Unit of competency
W2375 MNMOLH308A Conduct scraper operations 60 Unit of competency
6.

Dredging

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2367 MNMODR301A Dredge materials 30 Unit of competency
W2368 MNMODR302A Shut down dredge for operator maintenance 40 Unit of competency
7.

Ancillary mine support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2382 MNMOMS306A Conduct grader operations 60 Unit of competency
W2381 MNMOMS301A Construct and maintain roads 60 Unit of competency
8.

Stockpiling and preparation

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2384 MNMOSP304A Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles 40 Unit of competency
9.

Rehabilitation

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2613 RTD3205A Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
S2609 RTD3034A Implement revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
10.

General processing

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1847 PMLTEST302A Calibrate testing equipment and assist with its maintenance 40 Unit of competency
C1835 PMLORG300A Follow established work plan 20 Unit of competency
M1271 PMCSUP392A Perform basic laboratory tests 30 Unit of competency
C7640 PMLOHS301B Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation 60 Unit of competency
11.

MNM20105 Requirements: Successful completion of a total of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) mandatory units of competency, and
- seven (7) electives units of which:
- all seven units are drawn from the elective units listed
OR
- a minimum of five (5) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining 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



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
12.

Elective units general: See notes in group 11.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2269 MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills 40 Unit of competency
W2274 MNMG229A Break oversize rock 30 Unit of competency
W2072 BCCCM2008B Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
W2266 MNMG208A Conduct basic rigging operations 40 Unit of competency
W2273 MNMG228A Conduct conveyor operations 30 Unit of competency
W1688 MNQOPS202A Conduct dewatering operations 25 Unit of competency
W2265 MNMG207A Conduct dogging operations 35 Unit of competency
W2279 MNMG238A Conduct forklift operations 30 Unit of competency
W2267 MNMG209A Conduct intermediate rigging operations 40 Unit of competency
W2622 MNCG1033A Conduct lifting operations 30 Unit of competency
W2276 MNMG234A Conduct non-slewing crane operations 20 Unit of competency
W2296 MNMG342A Conduct reclaim operations 40 Unit of competency
C3213 PMAPER205B Enter confined space 20 Unit of competency
W2272 MNMG224A Identify and rectify mine operating problems 30 Unit of competency
W2625 MNCG1064A Operate articulated vehicle 40 Unit of competency
W2624 MNCG1063A Operate heavy rigid vehicle 30 Unit of competency
W2277 MNMG236A Operate overhead crane 20 Unit of competency
W2275 MNMG232A Operate vehicle loading crane 20 Unit of competency
W2515 MNMG204A Perform initial response First Aid 20 Unit of competency
W2262 MNMG203A Plan and organise individual work 20 Unit of competency
W2620 MNCG1031A Remove, fit and adjust wheel(s) 20 Unit of competency
W2621 MNCG1032A Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes 36 Unit of competency
W2270 MNMG216A Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
W2627 MNCG1068A Test operational functions of mine vehicles and equipment 30 Unit of competency
W2271 MNMG217A Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
W2278 MNMG237A Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
13.

Shot firing; 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
14.

Drilling and ground control:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2364 MNMODB203A Install open cut mine ground support 30 Unit of competency
15.

Loading and hauling:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2374 MNMOLH307A Conduct dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
W2369 MNMOLH301A Conduct excavator operations 60 Unit of competency
W2372 MNMOLH305A Conduct front end loader operations 65 Unit of competency
W2373 MNMOLH306A Conduct haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
W2375 MNMOLH308A Conduct scraper operations 60 Unit of competency
W2629 MNCO1024A Conduct wheeled dozer operations 40 Unit of competency
W2623 MNCG1060A Operate support equipment 30 Unit of competency
W2376 MNMOLH310A Service and hand over mine plant and machines 50 Unit of competency
16.

Ancillary mine support:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2628 MNCO1015A Conduct bulk water truck operations 40 Unit of competency
W2382 MNMOMS306A Conduct grader operations 60 Unit of competency
W2630 MNCO1025A Lay and recover cables and hoses 20 Unit of competency
W2380 MNMOMS207A Operate light vehicle 40 Unit of competency
W2379 MNMOMS204A Operate roller/compactor 20 Unit of competency
W2378 MNMOMS203A Position and set up mobile lighting 10 Unit of competency
W2377 MNMOMS202A Suppress dust in open cut environment 20 Unit of competency
17.

Stock piling and preparation:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2384 MNMOSP304A Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles 40 Unit of competency
18.

Rehabilitation:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2592 RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works 40 Unit of competency
S2597 RTD2202A Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 24 Unit of competency
S2613 RTD3205A Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
W2383 MNMOR210A Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
S2609 RTD3034A Implement revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
19.

General processing:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M1264 PMCSUP290A Monitor and maintain product quality 30 Unit of competency
M1262 PMCSUP282A Use computers and related programs in the workplace 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W183 MNM30103 Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W349 MNM30106 Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) Qualification
VET Info Notes
Shot Firing

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 MNM30105 taken from the Metalliferous Mining Training Package 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 9/08/2005.
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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