Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an underground or open cut soft rock small mine, such as an opal mine. They perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgment 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 fifteen (15) units of competency made up of:
- three (3) Core units, and
- twelve (12) elective units of which:
- at least five (5) must come from the Group A electives listed below
- up to seven (7) from the Group B electives listed below
- up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level II, III or IV level from this, or any other, Training Package.
Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.
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 |
RIICOM201A |
Communicate in the workplace |
RIIOHS201A |
Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedues |
RIIRIS201B |
Conduct local risk control |
Group A electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
RIICAR302A |
Rehabilitate small mine site |
RIIMEX201A |
Suppress dust in open-cut environment |
RIIMEX203B |
Break oversize rock |
RIIMEX302B |
Assess ground conditions |
RIIMPO301C |
Conduct hydraulic excavator operations |
RIIMPO304B |
Conduct wheel loader operations |
RIIMPO311A |
Conduct haul truck operations |
RIIMPO314A |
Operate small open cut mine equipment |
RIIMSM301A |
Establish a mining claim |
RIIMSM302A |
Plan small mine operations |
RIIMSM303A |
Install underground shaft |
RIIMSM304A |
Inspect small mines operations |
RIIMSM305A |
Conduct materials extraction operations underground |
RIIMSM306A |
Design and maintain pillar system and ground control |
RIIMSM307A |
Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment |
RIISRM303B |
Move and position materials to form stockpiles |
RIISRM304B |
Maintain stockpiles |
RIIUMM201A |
Install ground support |
RIIUMM203A |
Prepare and perform manual scaling operations |
AHCNAR201A |
Carry out natural area restoration works |
AHCSAW201A |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities |
AHCNAR303A |
Implement revegetation works |
AHCSAW301A |
Construct conservation earthworks |
Group B electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
RIIENV201A |
Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns |
RIIERR302A |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents |
RIIHAN203A |
Conduct lifting operations |
RIIHAN208A |
Perform dogging |
RIIHAN209A |
Perform basic rigging |
RIIOHS204A |
Work safely at heights |
RIIPEO201B |
Conduct conveyor operations |
RIIRIS301B |
Apply risk management processes |
RIISAM207A |
Apply operational maintenance skills |
RIISAM212A |
Service mine plant and equipment |
RIISAM213A |
Position and set up mobile lighting |
RIISAM310A |
Install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services |