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RII20209 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
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Is superseded by RII20213 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations 13/Nov/2013

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(View details for release 2) 21/Mar/2012
1 (this release) 22/Jun/2011

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Units of competency

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RIIMPO204A - Conduct conveyor shifting dozer operationsConduct conveyor shifting dozer operationsSupersededN/A
RIIOHS202A - Enter and work in confined spacesEnter and work in confined spacesSupersededN/A
RIISRM302B - Conduct stockpile reclaiming operationsConduct stockpile reclaiming operationsSupersededN/A
RIIMEX203B - Break oversize rockBreak oversize rockSupersededN/A
RIIRIS201B - Conduct local risk controlConduct local risk controlSupersededN/A
RIIENV202A - Suppress airborne contaminantsSuppress airborne contaminantsSupersededN/A
RIIHAN209A - Perform basic riggingPerform basic riggingSupersededN/A
RIISAM211B - Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubesRemove, repair and refit tyres and tubesSupersededN/A
RIISAM212A - Service mine plant and equipmentService mine plant and equipmentSupersededN/A
RIIHAN208A - Perform doggingPerform doggingSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 721200 Earthmoving Plant Operators 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 7119 Other Mobile Plant Operators 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Quarrying,Mechanical Engineering,Mineral Mining Exploration,Coal Mining,Services to Mining,Blast Hole Drilling 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Remote Control Room Operator,Grader Operator (Mining),Water Cart Operator,Quarry Processing Plant Operator,Plant Service and Maintenance Operator (Quarry),Face Loader Operator,Bogger Operator,Quarry Mobile Equipment Operator,Weighbridge Operator,Laboratory Attendant (Extractive Industries),Excavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries),Processing Plant Attendant (Extractive Industries),Haul Truck Operator (Extractive Industries),Scraper Operator (Mining),Excavator Operator (Mining),Dozer Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries),Quarry Equipment Operator,Open Cut Miner (Metalliferous Mining),Mobile Plant Operator (Extractive Industries),Dredge Operator,Scraper Operator (Extractive Industries),Shotfirer’s Assistant,Sales Loader Operator,Open Cut Coal Miner,Grader Operator (Extractive Industries),Haul Truck Operator (Mining) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 721200 Earthmoving Plant Operators 02/Sep/2009 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 7119 Other Mobile Plant Operators 02/Sep/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 02/Sep/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 02/Sep/2009 
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Modification History

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as an operator on sites such as an open cut coal mine, a quarry or an open cut metalliferous mine, undertaking a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Pathways Information

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills Summary

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
  • speak clearly and directly
  • listen carefully to instructions and information
  • read and interpret work instructions and safety signs
  • calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
  • complete incident and maintenance reports
  • adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork
  • apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context
  • contribute to the planning and execution of operations
  • work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
  • recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Problem-solving
  • adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions
  • participate in team solutions to safety issues

Initiative and enterprise
  • independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas
  • identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
  • identify and assess risks in the workplace

Planning and organising
  • manage time and priorities to complete work
  • identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits
  • identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses
  • follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done

Self-management
  • take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks
  • monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time
  • understand the standard of work expected at a work site

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

Technology
  • use technology to monitor and report on work progress
  • use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
  • operate equipment safely

Packaging Rules

Requirements for completion of the qualification

The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Successful completion of nine (9) units of competency made up of:

  • five (5) mandatory units, and
  • four (4) elective units of which:
  • at least two (2) must come from the specified electives listed below
  • up to two (2) from the general electives listed below, or from Certificate II or Certificate III 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 complied with.

Mandatory units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

RIICOM201A

Communicate in the workplace

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

And either 

RIIQUA201A

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

OR 

RIIGOV201A

Comply with site work processes/procedures (Coal)

Specified electives  

Unit code

Unit title

RIIERR205A

Apply initial response first aid

RIIERR302A

Respond to local emergencies and incidents

RIIENV202A

Suppress airborne contaminants

RIIMCO202A

Conduct mobile slew conveyor operations

RIIMEX202A

Install open-cut mine ground support

RIIMEX203B

Break oversize rock

RIIMEX204A

Conduct workboat/barge operations

RIIMPO203A

Support bucket wheel system operations

RIIMPO204A

Conduct conveyor shifting dozer operations

RIIMPO205A

Operate roller/compactor

RIIMPO206A

Conduct bulk water truck operations

RIIMPO208A

Operate support equipment

RIIMPO311A

Conduct haul truck operations

RIIPEO201B

Conduct conveyor operations

RIIPEO202A

Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations

RIIPEO203B

Conduct stacker operations

RIIPEO206A

Lay and recover cables and hoses

RIIPRO201A

Conduct crushing operations

RIIPRO202A

Conduct screening and conveying operations

RIIPRO203A

Operate programmable logic control systems

RIIPRO205A

Conduct blending plant operations

RIISAM202A

Isolate and access plant

RIISAM214A

Provide support to electrical tradesperson

RIISRM302B

Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations

RIIVEH201B

Operate light vehicle

RIIWMG201A

Conduct dewatering activities in surface operations

General electives  

Unit code

Unit title

BSBITU101A

Operate a personal computer

RIIBEF201B

Plan and organise work

RIIBEF202A

Identify and rectify site operating problems

RIIBLA203A

Conduct mobile mixing of explosives

RIIBLA205A

Store, handle and transport explosives

RIICCM208A

Carry out basic levelling

RIIENV201A

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

RIIERR201A

Conduct fire team operations

RIIHAN201A

Operate a forklift

RIIHAN203A

Conduct lifting operations

RIIHAN206A

Transport plant, equipment and personnel

RIIHAN208A

Perform dogging

RIIHAN209A

Perform basic rigging

RIIHAN210A

Perform intermediate rigging operations

RIIHAN211A

Conduct basic scaffolding operations

RIIHAN212A

Conduct non-slewing crane operations

RIIOHS202A

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIOHS204A

Work safely at heights

RIISAM205A

Cut, weld and bend materials

RIISAM207A

Apply operational maintenance skills

RIISAM208A

Perform plant operational maintenance

RIISAM210A

Remove and fit wheel assemblies

RIISAM211B

Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes

RIISAM212A

Service mine plant and equipment

RIISAM213A

Position and set up mobile lighting

RIISAM302A

Service and handover plant and machines

RIISTD202A

Collect routine site samples

RIIVEH202A

Operate a medium vehicle

RTD2022A

Carry out natural area restoration works

RTD2202A

Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

RTD3034A

Implement revegetation works

RTD3205A

Construct conservation earthworks

TLID2207C

Conduct weighbridge operations

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