Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations

Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII40109
State Code:
W686
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
11/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
550
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
29/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 29/05/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as a supervisor or team leader working in an open cut mine or quarry. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) Units of Competency made up of:
- five (5) core units, and
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least two (2) must come from the Group A electives
- up to four (4) from the Group B electives
- up to two (2) unit may come from AQF level III, IV or 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.

Note: Individuals can select to complete RIIRIS401A AND either BSBOHS407A OR RIIOHS402A
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed
Note: Individuals can select to complete RIIRIS401A AND either BSBOHS407A OR RIIOHS402A

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB719 RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system 40 Unit of competency
D9323 RIIGOV401B Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems 80 Unit of competency
D9325 RIICOM301B Communicate information 20 Unit of competency
WB709 RIIOHS402A Examine and maintain mine safety 50 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D0901 BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB546 RIIWBP401A Apply and monitor site waste and by-products management plan 80 Unit of competency
WB491 RIISRM401A Apply and monitor the site stockpile management plan 15 Unit of competency
WB049 RIIBLA401A Manage blasting operations 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB715 RIIQUA401A Apply a quality management system on site 30 Unit of competency
WC367 RIIRIS301B Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
D0258 ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W118 MNQ40103 Certificate IV in Extractive Industries Operations Qualification
W166 MNM40105 Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut Qualification
W532 MNC40204 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J643 RII40113 Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII40109 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 11/01/2010.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09630) SURFACE EXTRACTION OPERATIONS (LEVEL 4) Traineeship