Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:20 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
RII20315
AZB8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/12/2015 | Replaced | 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
Total number of units = ten (10)- five (5) core units plus
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from Group A
- no more than one (1) may be chosen from Group B
- no more than one (1) 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 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) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
No more than one (1) unit may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J689 | RII20313 | Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFI6 | RII20320 | Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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