Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30218
BEE3
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees, such as production operators in an underground coal mine, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between States, Territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.Total number of units of competency= sixteen (16)
- six (6) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units, of which:
- at least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A
- up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package or 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 RII 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.
See training.gov.au for prerequisite requirements.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH646 | RIIRIS301D | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH100 | RIICOM301D | Communicate Information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH291 | RIIGOV201D | Comply with site work processes/procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH337 | RIIMCU208D | Conduct basic strata control operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH343 | RIIMCU214D | Conduct face ventilation operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAK91 | RIIERR201E | Conduct fire team operations | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZD0 | RII30215 | Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFH4 | RII30220 | Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships