Qualification details

The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• provide clear and direct feedback
• listen carefully to instructions and information
• read and interpret project plans and safety signs
• calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
• complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc
• negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues
• negotiate project details with clients
• network with other professionals working in the same field

Teamwork

• plan and lead team performance and operations
• coordinate project activities and timelines with clients
• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion
• provide feedback and advice to staff
• lead site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

• re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
• manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities
• work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
• manage the ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones

Initiative and enterprise

• act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
• identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace
• encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance

Planning and organising

• manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team
• identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work
• ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place
• ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes

Self-management

• take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved
• understand the standard of work expected at the work site
• proactively manage team performance
• develop trust and confidence in staff and customers

Learning

• be willing to learn new ways of working
• seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
• understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures
• lead change and continuous improvement processes
• manage learning and development plans
• prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions

Technology

• apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems
• operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines
• use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
• computer technology is used to monitor and communicate project status
• use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities

Core units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

RIIERR602A

Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIMCU601A

Establish and maintain the spontaneous combustion management plan

RIIMCU602A

Establish and maintain the gas management system

RIIMCU605A

Establish and maintain the inrush management plan

RIIMCU606A

Establish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems

RIIRAI603A

Establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment

RIIRAI604A

Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems

RIIRIS601A

Establish and maintain the risk management system

RIIUND601A

Establish and maintain the ventilation management system

RIIBLA202B

Support underground shotfiring operations

OR 

RIIBLA302A

Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines

Group A electives 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBFIM501A

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBINM601A

Manage knowledge and information

BSBMGT605B

Provide leadership across the organisation

BSBMGT608B

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBMGT616A

Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBMGT617A

Develop and implement a business plan

BSBPMG609A

Direct procurement and contracting for a project program

RIIBEF601A

Conduct business negotiations

RIIENV601A

Establish and maintain the environmental management system

RIIGOV601A

Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system

RIIMCU603A

Establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan

RIIMCU604A

Establish and maintain the outburst management plan

RIIOHS601A

Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety management system

RIIOHS602A

Incorporate health and hygiene factors into mine management

RIIUND603A

Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system