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

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
• provide feedback and advice to staff
• lead site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

• re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
• manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities
• work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
• manage the 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
• lead change and continuous improvement processes
• manage 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

RIIGOV501A

Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements

RIIRIS501A

Implement and maintain management systems to control risk

Group A electives  

Unit code

Unit title

RIIENV501A

Implement and and maintain environmental management plan

RIIERR503A

Implement emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIMEX405A

Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining

RIIMEX501A

Implement pit plan

RIIMEX502A

Implement systems and methods of mining

RIIMEX503A

Manage dredging operations

RIIMPO502A

Manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

RIIMPO503A

Manage laser levelling of operating plant

RIIOHS404A

Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems

RIIPRO501A

Implement site processing plant operations

RIIPRO502A

Develop, implement and maintain process control systems

RIIRAI501B

Implement mine transport systems and production equipment

RIIRAI502A

Implement site plant and resource management plan

RIIRAI503B

Implement site services and infrastructure systems

RIIRAI504A

Select and install surface plant and equipment

RIIRAI506A

Implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system

RIIRAI508A

Implement mine services systems

RIIRAI509A

Implement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems

RIISDM501A

Conduct mine surveying operations

RIISRM501A

Implement the stockpile management plan

RIISRM502A

Design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems

RIIWBP501A

Implement site waste and by-product management plan

RIIWBP502A

Plan and monitor recycled material operations

RIIWMG501A

Implement the site water management plan

RIIRIS402A

Carry out the risk management processes

Group B electives 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBCUS501A

Manage quality customer service

BSBFIM501A

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

BSBLED501A

Develop a workplace learning environment

BSBMGT515A

Manage operational plan

BSBMGT516A

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBOHS407A

Monitor a safe workplace

BSBOHS509A

Ensure a safe workplace

BSBSMB402A

Plan small business finances

BSBWOR501B

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

RIIBHD501A

Manage blast hole drilling operations

RIIBLA301A

Conduct surface shotfiring operations

RIIBLA601A

Design surface blasts

RIICCR501A

Conduct sales in construction materials operations

RIICOM301B

Communicate information

RIIENV502A

Undertake process or project environmental impact assessment

RIIERR504A

Manage major incidents and emergencies

RIIGOV401B

Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems

RIIOHS301A

Conduct safety and health investigations

RIIPRM501A

Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts

RIISAM501A

Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan