Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
RII60715
AZD8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 14/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of open cut coal mine managers who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- six (6) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from Group A
- no more than four (4) may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH619 | RIIQUA601D | Establish and maintain a quality system | 65 | Unit of competency |
| WH288 | RIIERR601D | Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH264 | RIIENV601D | Establish and maintain the environmental management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH651 | RIIRIS601D | Establish and maintain the risk management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH762 | RIIWHS601D | Establish and maintain the WHS management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH294 | RIIGOV601D | Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system | 80 | 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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH731 | RIIUND602D | Establish and maintain mine services systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH685 | RIISAM601D | Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH393 | RIIMEX602D | Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH632 | RIIRAI601D | Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH695 | RIISRM601D | Establish and maintain the stockpile management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH749 | RIIWBP601D | Establish and maintain waste and by-product management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH772 | RIIWMG601D | Establish and maintain water management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH392 | RIIMEX601D | Plan pit development | 90 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
No more than four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH007 | RIIBEF601D | Conduct business negotiations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUK16 | BSBMGT617 | Develop and implement a business plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL97 | BSBMGT616 | Develop and implement strategic plans | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL18 | BSBPMG609 | Direct procurement and contracting for a project program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH649 | RIIRIS403D | Manage and coordinate spill response | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH01 | BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH42 | BSBMGT608 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUK56 | BSBINM601 | Manage knowledge and information | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH287 | RIIERR504D | Manage major incidents and emergencies | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUG94 | BSBMGT605 | Provide leadership across the organisation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWC02 | RIILAT402D | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J635 | RII60713 | Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFH3 | RII60720 | Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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