Qualification details

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

• provide clear and direct feedback
• listen carefully to instructions and information
• read and interpret project plans and safety signs
• calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
• complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc
• negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues
• negotiate project details with clients
• network with other professionals working in the same field
• adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork

• plan and lead team performance and operations
• coordinate project activities and timelines with clients
• 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
• provide feedback and advice to staff
• participate in site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

• re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
• work with staff to solve problems and coordinate team members’ responsibilities and activities
• work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
• participate in ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones

Initiative and enterprise

• act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
• identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace
• encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance

Planning and organising

• manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team
• identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work
• ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place
• ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes

Self-management

• take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved
• understand the standard of work expected at the work site
• proactively manage team performance
• develop trust and confidence in staff and customers

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
• participate in and, where appropriate, lead change processes
• work with staff to create learning and development plans
• prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions

Technology

• apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems
• operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines
• use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
• use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status
• use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities

Core units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

RIICOM301B

Communicate information

RIIERR401B

Apply and monitor surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIGOV401B

Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems

RIIOHS301A

Conduct safety and health investigations

And  

RIIRIS301B

Apply risk management processes

OR  

RIIRIS402A

Carry out the risk management processes

Group A electives  

Unit code

Unit title

PMAOPS411B

Manage plant shutdown and restart

RIIRAI401A

Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems

RIIWMG402A

Monitor and coordinate waste and process water treatment

Group B electives  

Unit code

Unit title

BSBCUS401B

Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBINM401A

Implement workplace information system

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBLED401A

Develop teams and individuals

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT402A

Implement operational plan

BSBMGT403A

Implement continuous improvement

BSBOHS407A

Monitor a safe workplace

BSBWOR404B

Develop work priorities

HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

HLTFA402C

Apply advanced first aid

PMASUP441C

Decommission plant

MSL925001A

Analyse data and report results

RIIERR205A

Apply initial response First Aid

RIIERR403A

Lead rescue team

RIIHAN401A

Organise and monitor wharf/terminal operations

RIIHAN402A

Process movement of containers and cargo

RIIOHS401A

Supervise work in confined spaces

RIISAM403A

Commission/recommission plant

TAEASS301B

Contribute to assessment

TAEASS401A

Plan and organise assessment

TAEASS402B

Assess competence

TAEASS403B

Participate in assessment validation

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction