Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining reflects the role of open cut or underground metalliferous mine managers who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
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.
The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover the general and specialist skills for two (2) streams.
Stream 1 – Open Cut Metalliferous Mining
Stream 2 – Underground Metalliferous Mining
The core units and requirements of one (1) stream must be met for award of this qualification. The following units of competency are required:
Stream 1 – Open Cut Metalliferous Mining
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
Core Units
- eight (8) Core units of competency, plus two Group A Technical Management units as listed
- four (4) elective units of which all four (4) units are drawn from the Group C elective units listed, OR
- at least two (2) units are drawn from the Group C elective units listed, and
- up to two (2) units from elsewhere in this or any other Training Package
Stream 2 – Underground Metalliferous Mining
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
Core Units
- eight (8) Core units of competency, plus three (3) Group B Technical Management units as listed
- three (3) elective units of which all three (3) units are drawn from the Group C elective units listed, OR
- at least two (2) units are drawn from the Group C elective units listed, and
- up to one (1) unit from elsewhere in 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.
Note : A maximum of two (2) units of competency for Open Cut Mining; and a maximum of one (1) unit of competency for Underground Mining, relevant to the job function, may be drawn from elsewhere in this Training Package, or any other endorsed Training Package.
Core units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIBLA602A |
Establish and maintain a blasting system |
RIIENV601A |
Establish and maintain the environmental management system |
RIIERR601A |
Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems |
RIIGOV601A |
Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system |
RIIOHS601A |
Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety management system |
RIIRAI601A |
Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems |
RIIRIS601A |
Establish and maintain the risk management system |
RIIUND602A |
Establish and maintain mine services systems |
Group A - Open Cut Mining Technical Management |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIMEX602A |
Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems |
RIIMEX604A |
Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems |
Group B - Underground Mining Technical Management |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIMEX603A |
Establish and maintain underground mining ground control and stable mining systems |
RIIRAI612A |
Establish and maintain underground product haulage and transport systems |
RIIUND601A |
Establish and maintain the ventilation management system |
Group C Electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBINM601A |
Manage knowledge and information |
BSBMGT605B |
Provide leadership across the organisation |
BSBMGT608B |
Manage innovation and continuous improvement |
BSBMGT616A |
Develop and implement strategic plans |
BSBMGT617A |
Develop and implement a business plan |
BSBPMG609A |
Direct procurement and contracting for a project program |
RIIBEF601A |
Conduct business negotiations |
RIIBEF602A |
Establish and evaluate operational performance management systems |
RIIBEF603A |
Manage decision making process |
RIIBEF605A |
Resource site plans and objectives |
RIILAT601A |
Manage group processes |
RIIMEX605A |
Establish, implement and maintain operational management plans |
RIIRAI606A |
Establish and maintain mine closure management systems |
RIISAM601A |
Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance system |
RIISRM601A |
Establish and maintain the stockpile management system |
RIIWBP601A |
Establish and maintain waste and by-product management system |
RIIWMG601A |
Establish and maintain water management system |