Modification History
Not applicable.
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.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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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) Core units, and
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- at least six (6) must come from the Group A electives listed below
- up to five (5) from the Group B electives listed below
- up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level II, III or IV in this, or any other, Training Package or accredited course.
Units of competency chosen must
- be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
- reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
- in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Core units of competency |
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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 |
Group A electives |
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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 |
RIIEGS305B |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
RIIEGS306A |
Prepare drill site |
RIISTD302A |
Process data and maintain accurate records |
Group B electives |
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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 |