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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)

Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)

Qualification
National Code:
MNM30206
State Code:
W350
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
07/07/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
805
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2005
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/01/2005 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of a total of twenty (20) units of competency made up of:
- Fourteen (14) units of competency satisfying the criteria for the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground), PLUS
- 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 elective units listed, AND
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function, are drawn from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages.
Note
- Units of competency which are completed as part of the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) cannot be credited as an elective for this qualification.
1.

Elective units General - total 6, with a minimum of 4 from those listed.
Note: A maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function, may be drawn from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages. Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within an imported unit of competency, chosen as an elective, are complied with.
Units of competency which are completed as part of the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) cannot be credited as an elective for this qualification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2290 MNMG325A Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
W2298 MNMG344A Assess ground conditions 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
W7543 MNMG343B Control and monitor automated plant / machinery 20 Unit of competency
C5840 PMAPER300C Issue work permits 10 Unit of competency
W2305 MNMG351A Monitor mine production activities 40 Unit of competency
W2285 MNMG319A Operate mine services vehicle 30 Unit of competency
W2284 MNMG318A Recover equipment 20 Unit of competency
W2293 MNMG330A Respond to local emergencies and incidents 20 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
W2289 MNMG323A Charge development blast holes 40 Unit of competency
W2287 MNMG321A Charge production blast holes 50 Unit of competency
W2282 MNMG311A Conduct secondary blasting 20 Unit of competency
W2308 MNMG412A Initiate blasts 80 Unit of competency
W7542 MNMG322B 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
W2479 MNMUDB310A Conduct hand held mining 70 Unit of competency
W2475 MNMUDB304A Conduct long hole drilling 30 Unit of competency
W2476 MNMUDB305A Conduct raise boring/drilling 50 Unit of competency
W2480 MNMUDB311A Conduct underground development drilling 30 Unit of competency
W2477 MNMUDB307A Conduct wet filling activities 20 Unit of competency
W2473 MNMUDB202A Install ground support 60 Unit of competency
W2478 MNMUDB309A Install sets 60 Unit of competency
5.

Loading and hauling

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2490 MNMULH311A Conduct cage operations 40 Unit of competency
W2489 MNMULH310A Conduct control room operations 40 Unit of competency
W2487 MNMULH308A Conduct line of sight remote operations 30 Unit of competency
W2486 MNMULH307A Conduct rail haulage operations 30 Unit of competency
W2488 MNMULH309A Conduct tele-remote operations 30 Unit of competency
W2493 MNMULH314A Inspect and maintain shafts and structures 40 Unit of competency
W2492 MNMULH313A Maintain winder equipment 40 Unit of competency
W2494 MNMULH315A Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments 40 Unit of competency
W2485 MNMULH306A Operate manual winder 40 Unit of competency
W2491 MNMULH312A Operate winder for shaft sinking 40 Unit of competency
6.

Ancillary mine support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2509 MNMUMS303A Conduct crane operations underground 35 Unit of competency
W2510 MNMUMS304A Conduct grader operations in the underground mine 40 Unit of competency
W2513 MNMUMS314A Conduct mechanical scaling 30 Unit of competency
W2508 MNMUMS301A Construct and maintain underground roads 40 Unit of competency
W2505 MNMUMS218A Escape from hazardous situation unaided 20 Unit of competency
W2512 MNMUMS313A Install and remove a secondary fan 20 Unit of competency
W2506 MNMUMS219A Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel 20 Unit of competency
W2511 MNMUMS306A Recover underground equipment 20 Unit of competency
W2507 MNMUMS220A Respond to workface incident 20 Unit of competency
7.

Stockpiling and preparation

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2514 MNMUSP301A Maintain underground stockpiles 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W174 MNM30205 Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W667 RII30309 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining Qualification
D584 RII30311 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30206 taken from the the Training Package MNM05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

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 the STARS by the on 1/7/2008.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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