Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Mining Field/Exploration Operations
Certificate II in Mining Field/Exploration Operations
Qualification
National Code:
MNM20406
MNM20406
State Code:
W348
W348
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2005
Approved Date
08/04/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
700
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 fourteen (14) units of competency made up of: ten (10) mandatory units of competencies listed in groups 01,02,03, and four (4) elective unit from the elective units listed in groups 04,05,06,07.1.
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 |
2.
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
3.
Geological Survey
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2250 | MNMEGS204A | Collect and prepare samples | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2794 | MNMEGS203A | Conduct fieldwork | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W2793 | Conduct fieldwork (Part 1 of 2 MNMEGS203A) | 80 | Module | |
| W2258 | MNMEGS312A | Drive and recover a four wheel drive vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2606 | RTD2703A | Operate in isolated and remote situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
4.
ELECTIVE UNITS - select four (4) units from groups 04,05,06,07.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2383 | MNMOR210A | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2255 | MNMEGS308A | Mobilise equipment and materials | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2257 | MNMEGS311A | Navigate in remote or trackless areas | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2796 | MNMEGS301A | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2795 | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment (Part 1 of 2 MNMEGS301A) | 60 | Module | |
| C5199 | PRDSIS10A | Provide field support services | 40 | Unit of competency |
5.
General Processing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1262 | PMCSUP282A | Use computers and related programs in the workplace | 35 | Unit of competency |
6.
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 |
| S2609 | RTD3034A | Implement revegetation works | 35 | Unit of competency |
7.
General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5007 | HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W178 | MNM20405 | Certificate II in Mining Field/Exploration Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W659 | RII20609 | Certificate II in Mining Field/Exploration Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A minimum of 18 years is applied to persons to enter to this industry. To obtain a Heavy Rigid licence to operate machninery, a person needs to over 20years of age
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM20406 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 the STARS by the METS CSSN on 02/04/08
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM20406 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 the STARS by the METS CSSN on 02/04/08
Entry Requirements
No information
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