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Qualification details

RII30615 - Certificate III in Small Mining Operations (Release 4)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Deleted
The Deleted usage recommendation was implemented on 13 June 2017 to describe training components that have no replacement. Enrolments in training components and statements of attainment or qualifications issued before 13 June 2017 are valid. For any components marked as deleted after 13 June 2017, the applicable transition/teach-out periods apply. For specific questions regarding the enrolment, delivery or issuance of a statement of attainment/qualification, please contact your training regulator.
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
DeletedDeleted from RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package11/Mar/2021
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII30613 - Certificate III in Small Mining Operations13/Dec/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
4 (this release) 23/Sep/2020
(View details for release 3) 31/Jan/2020
(View details for release 2) 11/Dec/2018
(View details for release 1) 14/Dec/2015


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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RIIHAN209E - Perform basic riggingPerform basic riggingCurrentElective
RIIMPO336E - Conduct belly dump truck operationsConduct belly dump truck operationsCurrentElective
AHCSAW301 - Construct conservation earthworksConstruct conservation earthworksSupersededElective
RIIPEO201E - Conduct conveyor operationsConduct conveyor operationsCurrentElective
RIIMPO314E - Operate small open cut mine equipmentOperate small open cut mine equipmentDeletedElective
RIISAM213E - Position and set up mobile lightingPosition and set up mobile lightingCurrentElective
AHCNAR303 - Implement revegetation worksImplement revegetation worksSupersededElective
RIISAM212D - Service mine plant and equipmentService mine plant and equipmentSupersededElective
RIIMSM304D - Inspect small mines operationsInspect small mines operationsDeletedElective
RIIMSM305D - Conduct materials extraction operations undergroundConduct materials extraction operations undergroundDeletedElective
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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 Mining and Drilling 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Small Mine Operator 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 712212 Miner 29/Apr/2016 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 29/Apr/2016 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 14/Dec/2015 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

1

Replaces RII30613. Wording of packaging rules amended. Elective Groups B and C combined. Added BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity to Group B electives. Updated coding of imported units. Added qualification mapping information.

2

This version was released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Training Package version 3.0.

3

Editorial corrections.

4

Minor change to add the following units of competency to the elective list:

RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations
RIIMSM307E Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment
RIIPEO201E Conduct conveyor operations
RIISAM213E Position and set up mobile lighting

Qualification 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.

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 = 15 

3 core units  plus

12 elective units,  of which:

  • at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A
  • no more than seven (7) may be chosen from Group B
  • no more than one (1) unit may come 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 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 

RIICOM201D

Communicate in the workplace

RIIRIS201D

Conduct local risk control

RIIWHS201D

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives

Group A

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCNAR201

Carry out natural area restoration works

AHCNAR303

Implement revegetation works

AHCSAW201

Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

AHCSAW301

Construct conservation earthworks

RIICAR302D

Rehabilitate small mine site

RIIMEX201D

Suppress dust in open-cut environment

RIIMEX203D

Break oversize rock

RIIMEX302D

Assess ground conditions

RIIMPO301E

Conduct hydraulic excavator operations

RIIMPO304E

Conduct wheel loader operations

RIIMPO314E

Operate small open cut mine equipment

RIIMPO336E

Conduct belly dump truck operations

RIIMPO337E

Conduct articulated haul truck operations

RIIMPO338E

Conduct rigid haul truck operations

RIIMSM301D

Establish a mining claim

RIIMSM302D

Plan small mine operations

RIIMSM303D

Install underground shaft

RIIMSM304D

Inspect small mines operations

RIIMSM305D

Conduct materials extraction operations underground

RIIMSM306D

Design and maintain pillar system and ground control

RIIMSM307E

Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment

RIISRM303D

Move and position materials to form stockpiles

RIISRM304D

Maintain stockpiles

RIIUMM201D

Install ground support

RIIUMM203D

Prepare and perform manual scaling operations

Group B

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBDIV301

Work effectively with diversity

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001A

Licence to perform rigging basic level

  • Prerequisite unit: CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

RIIENV201D

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

RIIERR302E

Respond to local emergencies and incidents

RIIHAN203E

Conduct lifting operations

RIIHAN208D

Perform dogging

RIIHAN209E

Perform basic rigging

RIIPEO201E

Conduct conveyor operations

RIIRIS202D

Respond to site based spills

RIIRIS301D

Apply risk management processes

RIISAM207D

Apply operational maintenance skills

RIISAM212D

Service mine plant and equipment

RIISAM213E

Position and set up mobile lighting

RIISAM310D

Install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title

current version

Code and title

previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

RII30615 Certificate III in Small Mining Operations

RII30613 Certificate III in Small Mining Operations

Packaging rules changed to clarify intent; elective Groups B and C combined; added an 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