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)
• computer technology is used 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

RIIRIS601A

Establish and maintain the risk management system

RIIENV601A

Establish and maintain the environmental management system

RIIGOV601A

Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system

RIIOHS601A

Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety management system

RIIQUA601A

Establish and maintain a quality system

RIIERR601A

Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems

Group A electives  

Unit code

Unit title

RIIMEX601A

Plan pit development

RIIWMG601A

Establish and maintain water management system

RIISRM601A

Establish and maintain the stockpile management system

RIIWBP601A

Establish and maintain waste and by-product management system

RIISAM601A

Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance system

RIIUND602A

Establish and maintain mine services systems

RIIMEX602A

Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems

RIIRAI601A

Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

Group B electives 

Unit code

Unit title

RIIERR504A

Manage major incidents and emergencies

BSBPMG609A

Direct procurement and contracting for a project program

RIIBEF601A

Conduct business negotiations

BSBMGT616A

Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBMGT617A

Develop and implement a business plan

BSBMGT605B

Provide leadership across the organisation

BSBINM601A

Manage knowledge and information

BSBMGT608B

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBFIM501A

Manage budgets and financial plans