RII30513 Certificate III in Mining Exploration

Release 4

RII30513 Certificate III in Mining Exploration

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	Replaces RII30509 Certificate III in Mining Exploration
2	Superseded imported units updated.
3	Removed pre-requisite for HLTAID006.
4	Corrected modification history.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of exploration geological technicians or mining geological technicians who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Requirements for completion of the qualification

The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Successful completion of eighteen (18) units of competency made up of:

seven (7) core units, and

eleven (11) elective units of which:

at least six (6) must be chosen from group A

up to five (5) must be chosen from group B

up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course.

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

There are no 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
RIIENV201D	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
HLTAID003	Provide First Aid
RIICOM201D	Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS201D	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIQUA201D	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201D	Conduct local risk control
RIISTD202D	Collect routine site samples
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
CPPSIS3016A	Provide field support services
RIICAR301D	Rehabilitate exploration site
RIIEGS201D	Operate in isolated and remote situations
RIIEGS301D	Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
RIIEGS302D	Plan and undertake field trip
RIIEGS303D	Provide geological field assistance
RIIEGS304D	Mobilise equipment and materials
RIIEGS305D	Navigate in remote or trackless areas
RIIEGS306D	Prepare drill site
RIISTD302D	Process data and maintain accurate records
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
HLTAID006	Provide advanced first aid
BSBSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
RIIRIS202D	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM209D	Carry out operational maintenance
RIISTD301D	Take environmental samples and measurements
RIIVEH305D	Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification

Links

SkillsDMC RII Companion Volumes - http://www.skillsdmc.com.au/