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Rehabilitate small mine site
Rehabilitate small mine site
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICAR302D
RIICAR302D
State Code
WH036
WH036
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to rehabilitate small mine sites in Extractive and Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational or technical specialist roles.No licensing, legislation, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for small mine site rehabilitation
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply small mine site rehabilitation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- 1.2 Access, read, interpret and apply the rehabilitation plan and Environmental Work Procedures (EWP)
- 1.3 Identify rehabilitation and vegetation removal requirements
- 1.4 Identify natural water flow/water courses around the site
- 1.5 Ensure removal of all recoverable equipment no longer required
- 1.6 Identify specific equipment, materials and operations required
- 1.7 Identify, address and report hazards
- 1.8 Identify plan to minimise rehabilitation time and residual damage
2. Rehabilitate site
- 2.1 Apply WHS procedures and information throughout the work
- 2.2 Identify and address site environmental concerns
- 2.3 Select and use correct equipment and materials
- 2.4 Remove abandoned materials and rubbish from site
- 2.5 Restore surface in accordance with rehabilitation plan
- 2.6 Remove residual mullock to designated location
- 2.7 Establish run-off and drainage channels
- 2.8 Maintain communication systems and protocol
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB152 | RIICAR302A | Rehabilitate small mine site | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM6 | AHC31421 | Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
| BJS2 | AHC31424 | Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
| AE771 | AHCSS00126 | Mined Land Rehabilitation Project Coordinator Skill Set | Skill set |
| AF263 | AHCSS00189 | Mined Land Rehabilitation Project Coordinator Skill Set | Skill set |
| AZE7 | RII30615 | Certificate III in Small Mining Operations | Qualification |
| J653 | RII30613 | Certificate III in Small Mining Operations | Qualification |
| BGP4 | RII30320 | Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |