Modification History
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This qualification replaces RII30213 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations. Packaging rules wording changed to clarify intent. Elective Groups B and C combined. Added new Group B elective BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity. Added qualification mapping information. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an underground coal mine, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
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
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 16
6 core units plus
10 elective units, of which:
- at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A
- up to five (5) 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 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.
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Core units of competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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RIICOM301D |
Communicate information |
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RIIERR201D |
Conduct fire team operations |
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RIIGOV201D |
Comply with site work processes/procedures |
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RIIMCU208D |
Conduct basic strata control operations |
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RIIMCU214D |
Conduct face ventilation operations |
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RIIRIS301D |
Apply risk management processes |
Electives |
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Group A |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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RIIMCU209D |
Conduct roadway maintenance |
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RIIMCU301D |
Conduct specialised strata control operations |
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RIIMCU302E |
Construct and maintain ventilation devices |
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RIIMCU303D |
Conduct continuous miner operations |
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RIIMCU304D |
Conduct shuttle car operations |
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RIIMCU305D |
Conduct outburst mining operations |
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RIIMCU306D |
Conduct shearer operations |
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RIIMCU307D |
Conduct longwall face equipment operations |
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RIIMCU308D |
Install and recover longwall equipment |
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RIIMCU309D |
Operate breaker line supports |
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RIIMCU310D |
Conduct flexible conveyor train (FCT) operations |
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RIIMCU311D |
Monitor control processes |
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RIIMCU401D |
Conduct special roadway operations |
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RIIMCU402D |
Apply spontaneous combustion management measures |
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RIINHB304D |
Conduct air drilling |
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RIINHB310D |
Conduct surface directional drilling |
Group B |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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BSBDIV301 |
Work effectively with diversity |
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RIIBLA302D |
Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines |
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RIIENV301D |
Conduct atmospheric monitoring |
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RIIERR203D |
Escape from hazardous situation unaided |
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RIIERR204D |
Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel |
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RIIERR205D |
Apply initial response First Aid |
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RIIERR301D |
Respond to mine incident |
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RIIERR302D |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents |
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RIIERR303D |
Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus |
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RIIERR304D |
Control emergencies and critical situations |
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RIIERR305D |
Control underground fires |
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RIIERR306D |
Conduct underground search |
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RIIERR307D |
Extricate casualties from underground incident |
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RIIERR308D |
Extricate and transport people involved in incidents |
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RIIERR309D |
Establish and operate from fresh air base |
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RIIERR310D |
Provide support for rescue operations |
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RIIHAN304D |
Conduct slewing crane operations |
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RIIPEO202D |
Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations |
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RIIPEO301D |
Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations |
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RIIRIS202D |
Respond to site based spills |
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RIISAM304D |
Install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems |
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RIISAM305D |
Repair and splice conveyor belting |
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RIISAM311D |
Maintain winder equipment |
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RIISAM312D |
Inspect and maintain shafts and structures |
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RIISAM313D |
Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments |
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RIIUND205D |
Respond to a workforce incident |
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RIIUND208D |
Conduct skip operations |
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RIIUND209D |
Operate automated winder |
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RIIUND301D |
Operate manual winder |
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RIIUND302D |
Conduct cage operations |
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RIIUND303D |
Operate winder for shaft sinking |
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RIIWHS301D |
Conduct safety and health investigations |
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TLILIC3008A |
Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and titlecurrent version |
Code and titleprevious version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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RII30215 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations |
RII30213 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations |
Packaging rules changed to clarify intent; elective Groups B and C combined; 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
