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Qualification details

RII20215 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20213 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations 13/Dec/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to RII20220 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations 11/Mar/2021

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 23/Sep/2020
(View details for release 2) 11/Dec/2018
(View details for release 1) 14/Dec/2015


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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RIIHAN209E - Perform basic riggingPerform basic riggingCurrentElective
RIIMPO336E - Conduct belly dump truck operationsConduct belly dump truck operationsCurrentElective
RIIMCO202E - Conduct mobile conveyor operationsConduct mobile conveyor operationsDeletedElective
AHCSAW301 - Construct conservation earthworksConstruct conservation earthworksSupersededElective
TLID2022 - Conduct weighbridge operationsConduct weighbridge operationsCurrentElective
RIIVEH202E - Operate a medium vehicleOperate a medium vehicleSupersededElective
RIIPEO201E - Conduct conveyor operationsConduct conveyor operationsCurrentElective
RIISAM213E - Position and set up mobile lightingPosition and set up mobile lightingCurrentElective
AHCNAR303 - Implement revegetation worksImplement revegetation worksSupersededElective
RIISAM212D - Service mine plant and equipmentService mine plant and equipmentSupersededElective
TLILIC0008 - Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)SupersededElective
RIIWHS202D - Enter and work in confined spacesEnter and work in confined spacesSupersededElective
RIIHAN206E - Transport plant, equipment and personnelTransport plant, equipment and personnelCurrentElective
BSBITU111 - Operate a personal digital deviceOperate a personal digital deviceSupersededElective
RIISRM302D - Conduct stockpile reclaiming operationsConduct stockpile reclaiming operationsSupersededElective
RIIPRO203D - Operate programmable logic control systemsOperate programmable logic control systemsCurrentElective
RIISAM214D - Provide support to electrical tradespersonProvide support to electrical tradespersonDeletedElective
RIIPEO206D - Lay and recover cables and hosesLay and recover cables and hosesCurrentElective
RIIMPO206D - Conduct bulk water truck operationsConduct bulk water truck operationsCurrentElective
RIISAM205D - Cut, weld and bend materialsCut, weld and bend materialsSupersededElective
RIIHAN208D - Perform doggingPerform doggingSupersededElective
CPCCLSF2001A - Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic levelLicence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic levelSupersededElective
RIIHAN201E - Operate a forkliftOperate a forkliftCurrentElective
RIIERR201E - Conduct fire team operationsConduct fire team operationsCurrentElective
RIIQUA201D - Maintain and monitor site quality standardsMaintain and monitor site quality standardsSupersededElective
BSBDIV301 - Work effectively with diversityWork effectively with diversitySupersededElective
AHCNAR201 - Carry out natural area restoration worksCarry out natural area restoration worksSupersededElective
RIIENV201D - Identify and assess environmental and heritage concernsIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concernsSupersededElective
RIIHAN211D - Conduct basic scaffolding operationsConduct basic scaffolding operationsCurrentElective
RIIENV202E - Suppress airborne contaminantsSuppress airborne contaminantsDeletedElective
RIIRIS202D - Respond to site based spillsRespond to site based spillsSupersededElective
RIIMEX202D - Install open-cut mine ground supportInstall open-cut mine ground supportDeletedElective
BSBSUS201 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesSupersededCore
RIIPRO202D - Conduct screening and conveying operationsConduct screening and conveying operationsCurrentElective
RIIPRO201D - Conduct crushing operationsConduct crushing operationsCurrentElective
AURKTJ012 - Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assembliesRemove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assembliesCurrentElective
AURKTJ011 - Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyresRemove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyresCurrentElective
RIIMEX204D - Conduct workboat/barge operationsConduct workboat/barge operationsCurrentElective
RIIHAN212E - Conduct non-slewing crane operationsConduct non-slewing crane operationsCurrentElective
AHCSAW201 - Conduct erosion and sediment control activitiesConduct erosion and sediment control activitiesSupersededElective
RIIVEH201D - Operate light vehicleOperate light vehicleSupersededElective
RIIMPO208F - Operate support equipmentOperate support equipmentCurrentElective
RIIPEO203D - Conduct stacker operationsConduct stacker operationsCurrentElective
RIIWMG201D - Conduct dewatering activities in surface operationsConduct dewatering activities in surface operationsCurrentElective
RIIBEF202E - Identify and rectify site operating problemsIdentify and rectify site operating problemsCurrentElective
RIISTD202D - Collect routine site samplesCollect routine site samplesSupersededElective
RIISAM302D - Service and handover plant and machinesService and handover plant and machinesDeletedElective
CPCCLDG3001A - Licence to perform doggingLicence to perform doggingSupersededElective
RIIMPO205E - Operate roller/compactorOperate roller/compactorCurrentElective
RIISAM208E - Perform plant operational maintenancePerform plant operational maintenanceCurrentElective
RIIWHS201D - Work safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresWork safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresSupersededCore
RIISAM207D - Apply operational maintenance skillsApply operational maintenance skillsSupersededElective
RIIMEX203D - Break oversize rockBreak oversize rockCurrentElective
RIIRIS201D - Conduct local risk controlConduct local risk controlSupersededCore
CPCCLRG3002A - Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelLicence to perform rigging intermediate levelSupersededElective
RIIPEO202D - Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operationsProvide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operationsSupersededElective
RIIHAN210D - Perform intermediate rigging operationsPerform intermediate rigging operationsCurrentElective
RIIBLA203E - Conduct mobile mixing of explosivesConduct mobile mixing of explosivesCurrentElective
RIIMPO338E - Conduct rigid haul truck operationsConduct rigid haul truck operationsCurrentElective
CPCCLRG3001A - Licence to perform rigging basic levelLicence to perform rigging basic levelSupersededElective
TLILIC0003 - Licence to operate a forklift truckLicence to operate a forklift truckCurrentElective
RIIERR205D - Apply initial response First AidApply initial response First AidCurrentElective
RIIPRO205D - Conduct blending plant operationsConduct blending plant operationsCurrentElective
RIICOM201D - Communicate in the workplaceCommunicate in the workplaceSupersededCore
RIIHAN203E - Conduct lifting operationsConduct lifting operationsCurrentElective
RIIERR302E - Respond to local emergencies and incidentsRespond to local emergencies and incidentsCurrentElective
RIIGOV201D - Comply with site work processes/proceduresComply with site work processes/proceduresSupersededElective
RIIWHS204D - Work safely at heightsWork safely at heightsSupersededElective
RIIBEF201D - Plan and organise workPlan and organise workSupersededElective
RIIVEH305E - Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicleOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicleSupersededElective
RIISAM202D - Isolate and access plantIsolate and access plantSupersededElective
RIICCM208D - Carry out basic levellingCarry out basic levellingSupersededElective
RIIBLA205D - Store, handle and transport explosivesStore, handle and transport explosivesSupersededElective
RIIMPO337E - Conduct articulated haul truck operationsConduct articulated haul truck operationsCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 712212 Miner 
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 Mineral Mining Exploration,Quarrying,Mechanical Engineering,Blast Hole Drilling,Coal Mining,Services to Mining 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Plant Service and Maintenance Operator (Quarry),Remote Control Room Operator,Open Cut Miner (Metalliferous Mining),Laboratory Attendant (Extractive Industries),Excavator Operator (Mining),Haul Truck Operator (Mining),Weighbridge Operator,Scraper Operator (Extractive Industries),Haul Truck Operator (Extractive Industries),Scraper Operator (Mining),Grader Operator (Mining),Dredge Operator,Mobile Plant Operator (Extractive Industries),Bogger Operator,Shotfirer’s Assistant,Sales Loader Operator,Grader Operator (Extractive Industries),Excavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries),Processing Plant Attendant (Extractive Industries),Water Cart Operator,Face Loader Operator,Quarry Equipment Operator,Open Cut Coal Miner 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 712212 Miner 29/Apr/2016 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 29/Apr/2016 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 14/Dec/2015 
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Modification History

Release

Comment

1

This qualification replaces RII20213 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations. Packaging rules changed to clarify intent. Elective Groups C and D combined. Added RIIBLA203D Conduct mobile mixing of explosives to Group B electives, and BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity to Group C electives. Added qualification mapping information.

2

This version was released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Training Package version 3.0.

3

Minor change to add the following units of competency to the elective list:

RIIENV202E Suppress airborne contaminants
RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations
RIIMCO202E Conduct mobile conveyor operations
RIIPEO201E Conduct conveyor operations
RIISAM208E Perform plant operational maintenance
RIISAM213E Position and set up mobile lighting

Qualification 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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirement for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

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

Total number of units = 9 

4 core units  plus

5 elective units,  of which:

  • at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A
  • at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B
  • no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group C
  • no more than two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Core units of competency

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBSUS201

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

RIICOM201D

Communicate in the workplace

RIIRIS201D

Conduct local risk control

RIIWHS201D

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives

Group A

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIGOV201D

Comply with site work processes/procedures

RIIQUA201D

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

Group B

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIBEF202E

Identify and rectify site operating problems

RIIBLA203E

Conduct mobile mixing of explosives

RIIERR205D

Apply initial response first aid

RIIERR302E

Respond to local emergencies and incidents

RIIENV202E

Suppress airborne contaminants

RIIMCO202E

Conduct mobile slew conveyor operations

RIIMEX202D

Install open-cut mine ground support

RIIMEX203D

Break oversize rock

RIIMEX204D

Conduct workboat/barge operations

RIIMPO205E

Operate roller/compactor

RIIMPO206D

Conduct bulk water truck operations

RIIMPO208F

Operate support equipment

RIIMPO336E

Conduct belly dump truck operations

RIIMPO337E

Conduct articulated haul truck operations

RIIMPO338E

Conduct rigid haul truck operations

RIIPEO201E

Conduct conveyor operations

RIIPEO202D

Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations

RIIPEO203D

Conduct stacker operations

RIIPEO206D

Lay and recover cables and hoses

RIIPRO201D

Conduct crushing operations

RIIPRO202D

Conduct screening and conveying operations

RIIPRO203D

Operate programmable logic control systems

RIIPRO205D

Conduct blending plant operations

RIISAM202D

Isolate and access plant

RIISAM214D

Provide support to electrical tradesperson

RIISRM302D

Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations

RIIVEH201D

Operate light vehicle

RIIWMG201D

Conduct dewatering activities in surface operations

Group C

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCNAR201

Carry out natural area restoration works

AHCNAR303

Implement revegetation works

AHCSAW201

Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

AHCSAW301

Construct conservation earthworks

AURKTJ011

Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres

AURKTJ012

Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies

BSBDIV301

Work effectively with diversity

BSBITU111

Operate a personal digital device

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001A

Licence to perform rigging basic level

• Prerequisite unit: CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3002A

Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

• Prerequisite unit: CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLSF2001A

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level

RIICCM208D

Carry out basic levelling

RIIENV201D

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

RIIERR201E

Conduct fire team operations

RIIHAN201E

Operate a forklift

RIIHAN203E

Conduct lifting operations

RIIHAN206E

Transport plant, equipment and personnel

RIIHAN208D

Perform dogging

RIIHAN209E

Perform basic rigging

RIIHAN210D

Perform intermediate rigging operations

RIIHAN211D

Conduct basic scaffolding operations

RIIHAN212E

Conduct non-slewing crane operations

RIIRIS202D

Respond to site based spills

RIISAM205D

Cut, weld and bend materials

RIISAM207D

Apply operational maintenance skills

RIISAM208E

Perform plant operational maintenance

RIISAM212D

Service mine plant and equipment

RIISAM213E

Position and set up mobile lighting

RIISAM302D

Service and handover plant and machines

RIISTD202D

Collect routine site samples

RIIVEH202D

Operate a medium vehicle

RIIVEH305E

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

TLID2022

Conduct weighbridge operations

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck

TLILIC0008

Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RII20215 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations

RII20213 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations

Packaging rules changed to clarify intent; elective Groups C and D combined; added two elective units

Equivalent qualification

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272