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Qualification details

RII20420 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20415 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining 11/Mar/2021

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 12/Mar/2021


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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RIISAM301F - Test operational functions of vehicles and equipmentTest operational functions of vehicles and equipmentCurrentElective
RIIHAN209E - Perform basic riggingPerform basic riggingCurrentElective
RIISAM205E - Cut, weld and bend materialsCut, weld and bend materialsCurrentElective
RIIPEO201E - Conduct conveyor operationsConduct conveyor operationsCurrentElective
RIIBEF201E - Plan and organise workPlan and organise workCurrentElective
BSBPEF201 - Support personal wellbeing in the workplaceSupport personal wellbeing in the workplaceCurrentElective
RIIHAN206E - Transport plant, equipment and personnelTransport plant, equipment and personnelCurrentElective
RIIBLA205E - Store, handle and transport explosivesStore, handle and transport explosivesCurrentElective
RIIUND208E - Conduct skip operationsConduct skip operationsCurrentElective
RIIWHS201E - Work safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresWork safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresCurrentCore
RIIVEH306E - Operate a mine service vehicleOperate a mine service vehicleCurrentElective
RIIERR203E - Escape from hazardous situations unaidedEscape from hazardous situations unaidedCurrentElective
RIIMPO335E - Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachmentsConduct skid steer loader operations without attachmentsCurrentElective
RIIHAN208D - Perform doggingPerform doggingSupersededElective
RIIHAN201E - Operate a forkliftOperate a forkliftCurrentElective
RIIUND204D - Refuel vehicles/machines undergroundRefuel vehicles/machines undergroundCurrentElective
RIIUND209E - Operate automated winderOperate automated winderCurrentElective
RIIHAN203D - Conduct lifting operationsConduct lifting operationsSupersededElective
BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practicesParticipate in sustainable work practicesCurrentCore
RIIBLA201E - Support shotfiring operationsSupport shotfiring 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 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Underground Miner (Metalliferous Mining),Excavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 712212 Miner 12/Mar/2021 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 12/Mar/2021 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 12/Mar/2021 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 7.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as entry-level operators, working in underground metalliferous mines, who perform 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 or certification considerations

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Packaging Rules

The 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 3 must be from Group A
  • no more than 2 may be from Group B
  • no more than 1 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. 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 no 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 

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

RIICOM201E

Communicate in the workplace

RIIQUA201E

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

RIIRIS201E

Conduct local risk control

RIIWHS201E

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives

Group A

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIBLA201E

Support shotfiring operations

RIIBLA205E

Store, handle and transport explosives

RIIMPO201E

Operate roller/compactor underground

RIIMPO210E

Conduct underground truck operations

RIIMPO333E

Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations

RIIPEO201E

Conduct conveyor operations

RIISAM205E

Cut, weld and bend materials

RIISAM212E

Service mine plant and equipment

RIISRM302E

Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations

RIIUMM201D

Install ground support

RIIUMM202D

Install and maintain vent

RIIUMM203D

Prepare and perform manual scaling operations

RIIUND201D

Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems

RIIUND202E

Operate from elevated work platform underground

RIIUND204D

Refuel vehicles/machines underground

RIIUND208E

Conduct skip operations

RIIUND209E

Operate automated winder

RIIUND302E

Conduct cage operations

RIIUND310E

Apply shotcrete underground

RIIVEH203E

Operate light vehicle underground

RIIWHS204E

Work safely at heights

RIIWMG202D

Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations

Group B

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBTWK301

Use inclusive work practices

BSBPEF201

Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

RIIBEF201E

Plan and organise work

RIIBEF202E

Identify and rectify site operating problems

RIIBLA202F

Support underground shotfiring operations

RIIBLA203E

Conduct mobile mixing of explosives

RIIERR203E

Escape from hazardous situations unaided

RIIERR205D

Apply initial response first aid

RIIHAN201E

Operate a forklift

RIIHAN203D

Conduct lifting operations

RIIHAN206E

Transport plant, equipment and personnel

RIIHAN208D

Perform dogging

RIIHAN209E

Perform basic rigging

RIIHAN210D

Perform intermediate rigging operations

RIIHAN212E

Conduct non-slewing crane operations

RIIHAN305D

Operate a gantry or overhead crane

RIIMPO334E

Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments

RIIMPO335E

Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments

RIIRIS202E

Respond to site based spills

RIISAM202E

Isolate and access plant

RIISAM207E

Apply operational maintenance skills

RIISAM301F

Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment

RIIVEH306E

Operate a mine service vehicle

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck

Qualification Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20415 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272