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Qualification details

RII30509 - Certificate III in Mining Exploration (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
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Is superseded by RII30513 - Certificate III in Mining Exploration 13/Nov/2013

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ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 3) 29/May/2013
(View details for release 2) 21/Mar/2012
1 (this release) 22/Jun/2011

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Units of competency

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RIIRIS201B - Conduct local risk controlConduct local risk controlSupersededN/A
RIISAM209A - Carry out operational maintenanceCarry out operational maintenanceSupersededN/A
HLTFA301B - Apply first aidApply first aidSupersededN/A
CPPSIS3006A - Provide field support servicesProvide field support servicesSupersededN/A
RIIEGS306A - Prepare drill sitePrepare drill siteSupersededN/A
RIICOM201A - Communicate in the workplaceCommunicate in the workplaceSupersededN/A
BSBSUS301A - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesImplement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesSupersededN/A
RIISTD302A - Process data and maintain accurate recordsProcess data and maintain accurate recordsSupersededN/A
RIIEGS301A - Operate and maintain instruments and field equipmentOperate and maintain instruments and field equipmentSupersededN/A
RIIOHS201A - Work safely and follow OHS policies and proceduresWork safely and follow OHS policies and proceduresSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 399999 Technicians And Trades Workers Nec 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3999-79 Associate Professionals Nec 
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 Mining Exploration 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Geological Technician (Mining) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 399999 Technicians And Trades Workers Nec 02/Sep/2009 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3999-79 Associate Professionals Nec 02/Sep/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 02/Sep/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 02/Sep/2009 
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Description

This qualification reflects the role of exploration geological technicians or mining geological technicians who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

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Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills Summary

The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication
  • speak clearly and directly
  • listen carefully to instructions and information
  • read and interpret work instructions and safety signs
  • calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
  • complete incident and maintenance reports
  • adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork
  • apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context
  • contribute to the planning and execution of operations
  • work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
  • recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Problem-solving
  • adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions
  • participate in team solutions to safety issues

Initiative and enterprise
  • independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas
  • identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
  • identify and assess risks in the workplace

Planning and organising
  • manage time and priorities to complete work
  • identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits
  • identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses
  • follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done

Self-management
  • take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks
  • monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time
  • understand the standard of work expected at a work site

Learning
  • be willing to learn new ways of working
  • seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
  • understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures

Technology
  • use technology to monitor and report on work progress
  • use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
  • operate equipment safely

Packaging Rules

Requirements for completion of the qualification

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

Successful completion of eighteen (18) units of competency made up of:

  • seven (7) mandatory units, and
  • eleven (11) elective units of which:
  • at least six (6) must come from the specified electives listed below
  • up to five (5) from the general electives listed below
  • up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.

Mandatory units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

RIIENV201A

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

HLTFA301B

Apply First Aid

RIICOM201A

Communicate in the workplace

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

RIIQUA201A

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

RIISTD202A

Collect routine site samples

Specified electives  

Unit code

Unit title

CPPSIS3006A

Provide field support services

RIICAR301A

Rehabilitate exploration site

RIIEGS201A

Operate in isolated and remote situations

RIIEGS301A

Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment

RIIEGS302A

Plan and undertake field trip

RIIEGS303A

Provide geological field assistance

RIIEGS304A

Mobilise equipment and materials

RIIEGS305A

Navigate in remote or trackless areas

RIIEGS306A

Prepare drill site

RIISTD302A

Process data and maintain accurate records

General electives 

Unit code

Unit title

HLTFA402B

Apply advanced first aid

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

RIISAM209A

Carry out operational maintenance

RIISTD301A

Take environmental samples and measurements

RIIVEH305A

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

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