Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII30111
State Code:
D583
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
22/06/2011
Approved Date
28/11/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
490
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/06/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an open cut mine or quarry, 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) mandatory units, and
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least three (3) must come from the specified electives listed below
- up to three (3) from the general electives listed below
- up to two (2) from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
1. Mandatory Units

Five (5) units must be completed
Note: Individuals can select to complete RIICOM301B OR RIICOM302A (except coal) AND either RIIGOV201A OR RIIQUA201A

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB418 RIIRIS301A Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
D9326 RIICOM302A Communicate workplace information 40 Unit of competency
WB247 RIIENV201A Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
WB390 RIIQUA201A Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
WB350 RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Specified Elective Units

Three (3) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB330 RIIMPO311A Conduct haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
WB114 RIIMCO302A Conduct surface miner operations 60 Unit of competency
WB328 RIIMPO309A Conduct wheeled dozer operations 40 Unit of competency
3. General Elective Units

Five (5) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB541 RIIVEH303A Drive heavy combination vehicle 40 Unit of competency
WB649 RIIVEH302A Operate multi-combination vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WB233 RIIERR302A Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 Unit of competency
WB232 RIIERR301A Respond to mine incident 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXO1 MNC30104 Certificate III in Surface Coal Mining Operations Qualification
W665 RII30109 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D794 RII30112 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII30111 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 version 2 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available via the national website Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 28/11/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09710) SURFACE EXTRACTION OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship