Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Underground Metalliferous Mining Management

Diploma of Underground Metalliferous Mining Management

Qualification
National Code:
RII50209
State Code:
W698
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
29/05/2013
Approved Date
20/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
850
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
29/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 29/05/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of mine managers in an underground metalliferous mine who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning and implement mine management plans.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) Units of Competency made up of:
- seven (7) core units
- six (6) elective units of which:
- at least three (3) must come from the Group A electives
- up to three (3) from the Group B electives
- up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in this, or any other, Training Package

Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for 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. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9325 RIICOM301B Communicate information 20 Unit of competency
WB618 RIIOHS301A Conduct safety and health investigations 40 Unit of competency
WB695 RIIGOV501A Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements 80 Unit of competency
WB599 RIIERR503A Implement emergency preparedness and response systems 80 Unit of competency
D9359 RIIRAI501B Implement mine transport systems and production equipment 60 Unit of competency
D9360 RIIRAI503B Implement site services and infrastructure systems 80 Unit of competency
WB297 RIIMEX502A Implement systems and methods of mining 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB251 RIIENV501A Implement and maintain environmental management plan 60 Unit of competency
WB296 RIIMEX501A Implement pit plan 120 Unit of competency
WB556 RIIWMG501A Implement the site water management plan 80 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0760 BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment 50 Unit of competency
D0911 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
D1035 BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D0847 BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D0656 BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W165 MNM50105 Diploma of Metalliferous Mining - Open Cut and Underground Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J661 RII50213 Diploma of Underground Metalliferous Mining Management Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII50209 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RII09 was released onto the National Training Information Service (NTIS) on the 2 September 2009 .

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 20/01/2009.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09690) OPEN CUT AND UNDERGROUND MINE ENGINEERING (LEVEL 5) Traineeship