Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
Qualification
National Code:
RII30311
RII30311
State Code:
D584
D584
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
21/03/2012
Approved Date
28/11/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
485
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/03/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an underground metalliferous 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 or contingency measures.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of fourteen (14) Units of Competency made up of:- six (6) core units
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least five (5) must come from Group A
- up to three (3) from the Group B
- up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other Training Package
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are compiled with.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9324 | RIIENV302A | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WC367 | RIIRIS301B | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9338 | RIIMEX302B | Assess ground conditions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9326 | RIICOM302A | Communicate workplace information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB390 | RIIQUA201A | Maintain and monitor site quality standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB350 | RIIOHS201A | Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units to come from Group A
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB645 | RIIUND302A | Conduct cage operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9375 | RIINHB307B | Conduct conventional core drilling | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB311 | RIIUMM303A | Conduct hand held mining | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WB053 | RIIBHD303A | Conduct long hole drilling | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC359 | RIIMPO307B | Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB368 | RIIMPG301A | Control and monitor automated plant/machinery | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC355 | RIIERR203B | Escape from hazardous situation unaided | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB470 | RIISAM312A | Inspect and maintain shafts and structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB451 | RIISAM202A | Isolate and access plant | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB519 | RIIUND205A | Respond to a workforce incident | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB055 | RIIBEF301A | Run on-site operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0713 | BSBFLM305C | Support operational plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
up to three (3) from the Group B electives
Please refer to the Training Package for full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC370 | RIIUND310 | Apply shot-crete underground | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB047 | RIIBLA306A | Conduct accretion firing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9354 | RIIMPO332A | Conduct operations with skid steer loader | 68 | Unit of competency |
| WB698 | RIIHAN304A | Conduct slewing crane operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB469 | RIISAM311A | Maintain winder equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB567 | RIIBEF302A | Monitor site production activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0758 | BSBINN301A | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB231 | RIIERR204A | Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W350 | MNM30206 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) | Qualification |
| W667 | RII30309 | Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J648 | RII30313 | Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII30311 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 version 2 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available via the national website Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 28/11/2011.
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available via the national website Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 28/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09720) UNDERGROUND METALLIFEROUS MINING (LEVEL 3 )
Traineeship