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Qualification details

RII20315 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20313 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining 13/Dec/2015
Is superseded by RII20320 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining 22/Sep/2020

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


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AURKTJ011 - Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyresRemove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyresCurrentElective
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
BSBDIV301 - Work effectively with diversityWork effectively with diversitySupersededElective
BSBITU111 - Operate a personal digital deviceOperate a personal digital deviceSupersededElective
BSBPUR301 - Purchase goods and servicesPurchase goods and servicesCurrentElective
BSBSUS201 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesSupersededElective
CPCCLDG3001A - Licence to perform doggingLicence to perform doggingSupersededElective
CPCCLRG3001A - Licence to perform rigging basic levelLicence to perform rigging basic levelSupersededElective
CPCCLRG3002A - Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelLicence to perform rigging intermediate levelSupersededElective
CPCCLSF2001A - Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic levelLicence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic levelSupersededElective
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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 Coal Mining 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Underground 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

Comments

1

This qualification replaces RII20313 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining. Packaging Rules wording changed to clarify intent. Elective Groups A and B combined; Group C becomes Group B. Added BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity to Group C electives. Added qualification mapping information table.

2

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

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as an operator in an underground coal mine, who performs a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in a defined context working under direct supervision.

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 requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

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

Total number of units = 10 

5 core units  plus

5 elective units,  of which:

  • at least four (4) must be chosen from Group A
  • no more than one (1) may be chosen from Group B
  • no more than one (1) 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 

RIICOM201D

Communicate in the workplace

RIIERR203D

Escape from hazardous situation unaided

RIIGOV201D

Comply with site work processes/procedures

RIIRIS201D

Conduct local risk control

RIIWHS201D

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives 

Group A  

Unit code 

Unit title 

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

CPCCLSF3001A

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level

• Prerequisite unit: CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level

RIIERR205D

Apply initial response first aid

RIIMCU201D

Operate power tram

RIIMCU202D

Conduct tracked vehicle/plant operations

RIIMCU203D

Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)

RIIMCU204D

Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)

RIIMCU205D

Conduct rotational drilling

RIIMCU206D

Install, maintain and recover gas drainage systems

RIIMCU207D

Install, maintain and recover electrical services

RIIMCU208D

Conduct basic strata control operations

RIIMCU209D

Conduct roadway maintenance

RIIMCU210D

Conduct stonedusting operations

RIIMCU211D

Install and maintain explosion barriers

RIIMCU212E

Construct and maintain basic ventilation devices

RIIMCU213D

Conduct feeder breaker operations

RIIMCU214D

Conduct face ventilation operations

RIIMCU215D

Operate longwall ancillary equipment

RIIMCU216D

Maintain lamp cabin operations

RIIMCU402D

Apply spontaneous combustion management measures

RIIMPO208F

Operate support equipment

RIIMPO307E

Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines

RIINHB304D

Conduct air drilling

RIIPEO202D

Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations

RIIPEO208D

Extend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry

RIIUND201D

Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems

RIIUND206D

Install hand held underground ground support

RIIUND207D

Conduct underground lifting operations

RIIUND208D

Conduct skip operations

RIIUND209D

Operate automated winder

RIIUND301D

Operate manual winder

RIIUND302D

Conduct cage operations

RIIUND303D

Operate winder for shaft sinking

RIIWMG202D

Conduct dewatering activities in underground mining operations

TLILIC0002

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck

TLILIC0005

License to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

TLILIC0006

Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane

TLILIC0008

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

Group B 

Unit code 

Unit title 

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

BSBPUR301

Purchase goods and services

BSBSUS201

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ICTICT308

Use advanced features of computer applications

RIIBLA202F

Support underground shotfiring operations

RIIERR201E

Conduct fire team operations

RIIERR204E

Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel

RIIERR302E

Respond to local emergencies and incidents

RIIHAN201E

Operate a forklift

RIIHAN208D

Perform dogging

RIIHAN209E

Perform basic rigging

RIIHAN210D

Perform intermediate rigging operations

RIIHAN211D

Conduct basic scaffolding operations

RIIHAN212E

Conduct non-slewing crane operations

RIIHAN301E

Operate elevating work platform

RIIHAN302D

Conduct intermediate scaffolding operations

RIIHAN305D

Operate a gantry or overhead crane

RIIHAN307E

Operate a vehicle loading crane

RIIQUA201D

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

RIISAM205D

Cut, weld and bend materials

RIISAM207D

Apply operational maintenance skills

RIISAM212D

Service mine plant and equipment

RIISAM214D

Provide support to electrical tradesperson

RIISAM301E

Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment

RIISAM311D

Maintain winder equipment

RIISAM312D

Inspect and maintain shafts and structures

RIISAM313D

Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments

RIIRIS202D

Respond to site based spills

RIIVEH201D

Operate light vehicle

RIIVEH202E

Operate a medium vehicle

RIIVEH301D

Conduct rail haulage operations

RIIWHS203D

Maintain amenities

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RII20315 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining

RII20313 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining

Packaging rules changed to clarify intent. Elective groups reorganised. Added elective unit

Equivalent qualification

Links

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