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RII30320 - Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Release 2)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to RII30315 - Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining 11/Mar/2021

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Releases:
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2 (this release) 21/Sep/2021
(View details for release 1) 12/Mar/2021

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Units of competency

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RIIBLA304E - Conduct underground production shotfiringConduct underground production shotfiringCurrentElective
BSBOPS402 - Coordinate business operational plansCoordinate business operational plansCurrentElective
RIIBEF302E - Monitor site production activitiesMonitor site production activitiesCurrentElective
RIISTD301D - Take environmental samples and measurementsTake environmental samples and measurementsCurrentElective
BSBSTR401 - Promote innovation in team environmentsPromote innovation in team environmentsCurrentElective
MSMWHS201 - Conduct hazard analysisConduct hazard analysisCurrentElective
RIIBLA205E - Store, handle and transport explosivesStore, handle and transport explosivesCurrentElective
RIIUMM304D - Construct and maintain underground roadsConstruct and maintain underground roadsCurrentElective
RIIBLA303E - Conduct underground development shotfiringConduct underground development shotfiringCurrentElective
RIIWHS201E - Work safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresWork safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresCurrentCore
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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 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Mineral Exploration Drilling,Mineral Mining Exploration,Blast Hole Drilling 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Quarry Mobile Equipment Operator,Scraper Operator (Mining),Shotfirer,Bogger Operator,Quarry Equipment Operator,Shotfirer’s Assistant,Grader Operator (Mining),Dozer Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries),Haul Truck Operator (Mining),Jumbo Operator,Long Hole Driller 

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 514 Certificate III 12/Mar/2021 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version was released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 7.1.

This release removed RIICOM301E and added RIICOM302D to the core units.

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 shot firers, drillers and production operators, working in underground metalliferous mining, 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 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.

The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for four specialist and one general underground metalliferous mining streams. The core and elective unit requirements of one of the following streams must be met for this qualification to be awarded.

  • Charge Up
  • Development
  • Production
  • Services and Infrastructure
  • General

The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:

  • RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Charge Up)
  • RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Development)
  • RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Production)
  • RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Services and Infrastructure)
  • RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (General)

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Charge Up) the following packaging rules apply:

Total number of units = 14

6 core units  plus

8 elective units,  of which:

  • at least 4 must be from Group A
  • no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
  • no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Development) the following packaging rules apply:

Total number of units = 14

6 core units  plus

8 elective units,  of which:

  • at least 4 must be from Group B
  • no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
  • no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Production) the following packaging rules apply:

Total number of units = 14

6 core units  plus

8 elective units,  of which:

  • at least 4 must be from Group C
  • no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
  • no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Services and Infrastructure) the following packaging rules apply:

Total number of units = 14

6 core units  plus

8 elective units,  of which:

  • at least 4 must be from Group D
  • no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
  • no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (General) the following packaging rules apply:

Total number of units = 14

6 core units  plus

8 elective units,  of which:

  • at least 4 must be from Group E
  • no more than 4 may be from Group F
  • no more than 2 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 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 

RIICOM302D

Communicate workplace information

RIIENV201E

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

RIIMEX302D

Assess ground conditions

RIIQUA201E

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

RIIRIS301E

Apply risk management processes

RIIWHS201E

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives

Group A (Charge Up)

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIBLA201E

Support shotfiring operations

RIIBLA202F

Support underground shotfiring operations

RIIBLA205E

Store, handle and transport explosives

RIIBLA303E

Conduct underground development shotfiring

RIIBLA304E

Conduct underground production shotfiring

RIIBLA305E

Conduct secondary blasting

RIIBLA401E

Manage blasting operations

Group B (Development)

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIBHD302E

Conduct underground development drilling

RIIBHD303E

Conduct long hole drilling

RIIMPO333E

Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations

RIINHB312D

Conduct raise boring

RIIUMM303D

Conduct hand held mining

RIIUMM306D

Conduct mechanical scaling

RIIUND307D

Conduct tele-remote operations

RIIUND309D

Conduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation

RIIUND310E

Apply shotcrete underground

Group C (Production)

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIBEF302E

Monitor site production activities

RIIBHD303E

Conduct long hole drilling

RIIHAN304E

Conduct slewing crane operations

RIIHAN309F

Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

RIIHAN310E

Conduct crane operations underground

RIIHAN311F

Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier

RIIMPG301D

Control and monitor automated plant/machinery

RIIMPO307E

Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines

RIIMPO333E

Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations

RIIMPO334E

Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments

RIIMPO335E

Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments

RIINHB312D

Conduct raise boring

RIIUMM303D

Conduct hand held mining

RIIUND307D

Conduct tele-remote operations

RIIVEH306E

Operate a mine service vehicle

Group D (Services and Infrastructure)

Unit code 

Unit title 

RIIBEF301D

Run on-site operations

RIIBEF401E

Manage non-routine and complex technical situations

RIIMPG301D

Control and monitor automated plant/machinery

RIIMSM307D

Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment

RIINHB312D

Conduct raise boring

RIISAM306E

Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers

RIISAM307E

Service and maintain crushers

RIISRM302E

Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations

RIIUMM304D

Construct and maintain underground roads

RIIUMM305D

Install and remove a secondary fan

RIIUMM307D

Maintain underground stockpiles

RIIUND301E

Operate manual winder

RIIUND302E

Conduct cage operations

RIIUND303E

Operate winder for shaft sinking

Group E (General 1)

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBOPS402

Coordinate business operational plans

RIIBEF301D

Run on-site operations

RIIBEF401E

Manage non-routine and complex technical situations

RIIBHD302E

Conduct underground development drilling

RIIBHD303E

Conduct long hole drilling

RIIBLA303E

Conduct underground development shotfiring

RIIBLA304E

Conduct underground production shotfiring

RIIBLA305E

Conduct secondary blasting

RIIMPG301D

Control and monitor automated plant/machinery

RIIMPO307E

Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines

RIIMPO333E

Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations

RIINHB312D

Conduct raise boring

RIISAM202E

Isolate and access plant

RIISAM306E

Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers

RIISAM307E

Service and maintain crushers

RIISRM302E

Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations

RIIUMM303D

Conduct hand held mining

RIIUMM304D

Construct and maintain underground roads

RIIUMM305D

Install and remove a secondary fan

RIIUMM306D

Conduct mechanical scaling

RIIUMM307D

Maintain underground stockpiles

RIIUND205E

Respond to a workforce incident

RIIUND301E

Operate manual winder

RIIUND302E

Conduct cage operations

RIIUND303E

Operate winder for shaft sinking

RIIUND305D

Recover underground equipment

RIIUND307D

Conduct tele-remote operations

RIIUND309D

Conduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation

RIIVEH306E

Operate a mine service vehicle

RIIWHS301E

Conduct safety and health investigations

Group F (General 2)

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBSTR401

Promote innovation in team environments

BSBTWK301

Use inclusive work practices

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER300*

Issue work permits

MSMWHS201

Conduct hazard analysis

RIIBEF302E

Monitor site production activities

RIIBLA201E

Support shotfiring operations

RIIBLA205E

Store, handle and transport explosives

RIICAR302D

Rehabilitate small mine site

RIIERR203E

Escape from hazardous situations unaided

RIIERR204E

Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel

RIIERR302E

Respond to local emergencies and incidents

RIIHAN304E

Conduct slewing crane operations

RIIHAN309F

Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

RIIHAN310E

Conduct crane operations underground

RIIHAN311F

Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier

RIIMPO334E

Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments

RIIMPO335E

Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments

RIIRIS202E

Respond to site based spills

RIISTD301D

Take environmental samples and measurements

RIIUND310E

Apply shotcrete underground

TLILIC0010

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements.

UNIT IN THIS QUALIFICATION

PREREQUISITE UNIT

MSMPER300 Issue work permits
  • MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis

Qualification Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to RII30315 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272

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