Certificate III in Direct Reduced Iron Operations and Maintenance

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Accredited course

National Code:
14696WA

State Code:
H013

TGA Status:
Draft

DTWD Status:
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

29/10/1998

Field of Education

030303 - Mining Engineering

AQF Level

Certificate III in

Nominal Hours

300

Duration

Unspecified

Stream of Study

Operatives (4100)

Accredited Date

19/11/1998

Expiry Date

31/12/2002

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

This course aims to provide:
an accredited training program for operations and maintenance
personnel at HBI

skills in relating operational; procedures an process knowledge

training and skill development in operation and problem recognition in
production equipment

skill development in relating equipment operation to unit operations

The emphasis of this course is to integrate procedural and process skills.

Schedule

1. CORE

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
41200	MMC001	Mine Site Induction	20	Module
41204	MMC013	Mining Occupational Health and Safety	40	Module
03100	DRI087	Safety and Systems Induction	5	Module
54051	CO005	Workplace Communications	20	Module

2. ELECTIVES

HOT BRIQUETTED IRON STREAM OIL AND CHEMICAL MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
54055	CO009	Fluid Flow 1	20	Module
54059	CO013	Furnace Operations 1	20	Module
54087	CO040	Furnace Operations 2	20	Module
54058	CO012	Heating and Cooling 1	20	Module
54048	CO002	Industry Orientation	20	Module
54063	CO016	Maintenance	20	Module
54065	CO018	Material Sampling and Testing	20	Module
54060	CO014	Process Control 1	20	Module
54077	CO030	Process Control 2	20	Module
54052	CO006	Process Fundamentals 1	20	Module
54049	CO003	Process Monitoring	20	Module
54092	CO044	Reaction Control	20	Module
54067	CO020	Reactors 1	20	Module
54080	CO033	Refrigeration Systems	20	Module
54051	CO005	Workplace Communications	20	Module
54047	CO001	Workplace Safety	40	Module

3. ELECTIVE

CRS-DRI-PLM

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
29040	DRI014	Advanced Process Flow	36	Module
29027	DRI002	Basic Process Flow Hbi	36	Module
29043	DRI015	Benfield System	36	Module
29035	DRI009	Briquetting and Briquetting Machines	36	Module
29050	DRI022	Catalysts	36	Module
29030	DRI005	Chemistry of Iron Ore Reduction	8	Module
29038	DRI012	Clarifiers	36	Module
29036	DRI010	Cyclones	36	Module
29029	DRI004	Fluidized Bed Ore Dryers	36	Module
29028	DRI003	Fluidized Bed Reactors	36	Module
29045	DRI017	Gas Plant Control Systems	36	Module
29039	DRI013	Gas Scrubbing	36	Module
29026	DRI001	General Terminology	36	Module
29053	DRI025	Hbi Instrumentation	36	Module
29033	DRI007	Hbi Plant Pumps	36	Module
29034	DRI008	Hbi Valves	36	Module
29049	DRI021	Heating and Cooling Hbi Specific	36	Module
29046	DRI018	Locat System	36	Module
29051	DRI023	Pressure Relief and Flaring	36	Module
29031	DRI006	Recycle Gas Compressors	24	Module
29052	DRI024	Reducing Gas Furnace	36	Module
29048	DRI020	Shift Reactor	36	Module
29047	DRI019	Steam Reforming	36	Module
29044	DRI016	Utilities	36	Module
29037	DRI011	Water Treatment Principles	36	Module

4. ELECTIVE

METALLIFEROUS MINING MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
41202	MMC009	Basic Fuel Gas Cutting	15	Module
41263	MMC008	Basic Welding	20	Module
41395	MMC403	Beneficiation Plant Cyclones	36	Module
41393	MMC401	Beneficiation Plant General Term	36	Module
42138	MMC419	Beneficiation Plant Jigs	36	Module
42133	MMC414	Beneficiation Plant Reclaimers	36	Module
42136	MMC417	Beneficiation Plant Rodmills	36	Module
41394	MMC402	Beneficiation Plant Sampling	36	Module
41399	MMC407	Beneficiation Plant Services	36	Module
42137	MMC418	Beneficiation Plant Spirals	36	Module
42132	MMC413	Beneficiation Plant Stackers	36	Module
42135	MMC416	Beneficiation Plant Whims and Lims	36	Module
42134	MMC415	Benficiation Plant Advanced Circuits	36	Module
41497	MMC410	Benficiation Plant Belt Filters	36	Module
41498	MMC411	Benficiation Plant Screens	36	Module
41496	MMC409	Benficiation Plant Thickeners	36	Module
41495	MMC408	Benficiation Plant Valves	36	Module
41499	MMC412	Benficiaton Plant Instruments	36	Module
41398	MMC406	Benification Plant Basic Flow	36	Module
41352	MMC020	Control Room Operations	100	Module
41396	MMC404	Conveyors	36	Module
43101	EPC89	Fork Lift - Safety and Operation	36	Module
43083	43083	Lubrication	18	Module
41200	MMC001	Mine Site Induction	20	Module
41204	MMC013	Mining Occupational Health and Safety	40	Module
41264	MMC011	Operational Maintenance Awareness	15	Module
41265	MMC023	Pumps - Preventative Maintenance	20	Module
41397	MMC405	Pumps and Pumping	36	Module
42139	MMC420	Residue Storage Impoundment	36	Module
41203	MMC012	Slinging and Movement of Loads	30	Module
41201	MMC007	Using Tools Safely and Effectively	40	Module
41280	MMC150	Waste Slurry System	15	Module

5. ELECTIVE

METALLIFEROUS MINING FIRST AID MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
41349	WFA009	Acute Illness	2	Module
41347	WFA007	Bites, Stings and Poisons	2	Module
41343	WFA003	Bleeding and Wounds	2	Module
41345	WFA005	Bone and Joint Injuries	2	Module
41344	WFA004	Burns	2	Module
41346	WFA006	Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries	2	Module
41342	WFA002	Emergency Action	2	Module
41348	WFA008	Extremes of Temperature	2	Module
41351	WFA011	Eye Injuries	2	Module
41341	WFA001	Life Support	15	Module
41350	WFA010	Road Accidents	2	Module

6. ELECTIVE

HBI MAINTENANCE MODULES GENERAL MODULES/NATIONAL BROAD BASED MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
41173		Advanced Rigging	40	Module
27616		B Class Licence	50	Module
41171		Basic Rigging	40	Module
27798		C Class Licence	100	Module
86680	NBB01	Communication & Industrial Relations	36	Module
41170		Dogging	40	Module
86688	NBB012	Engineering Drawing Interpretation 1	36	Module
86689	NBB013	Engineering Science	36	Module
86687	NBB010	Fabrication Techniques 1	36	Module
43101	EPC89	Fork Lift - Safety and Operation	36	Module
86684	NBB007	Hand and Power Tools	36	Module
41172		Intermediate Rigging	40	Module
86683	NBB006	Machining	36	Module
43092	EPC81	Manual Metal Arc Welding of Pipe	36	Module
86682	NBB003	Materials Handling	18	Module
86703	NBB011	Mechanical Components	36	Module
86681	NBB002	Occupational Health and Safety	18	Module
43062	EPC15	Scaffolding 1 - Limited Height	36	Module
41042		Truck Mounted Crane (2)	20	Module
41177		Vehicle Loading Crane	40	Module
86686	NBB009	Welding & Thermal Cutting	36	Module

7. ELECTIVE

ELECTRICAL MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
86973	NE032	Circuit Development 1	36	Module
87545	NE168	Circuit Protection	18	Module
43630	NE178	Dc Power Supplies	36	Module
86705	NE031	Electrical Drawing Interpretation & Connection	36	Module
87548	NE171	Electrical Installation and Safety Testing	18	Module
87546	NE169	Electrical Installation Requirements 1	36	Module
43626	NE160	Electrical Principles 1	54	Module
43627	NE161	Electrical Principles 2	54	Module
87538	NE162	Electrical Principles 3	54	Module
87549	NE172	Electrical Wiring and Equipment 1	18	Module
87550	NE173	Electrical Wiring and Equipment 2	36	Module
87551	NE174	Electrical Wiring and Equipment 3	36	Module
87540	NE164	Lighting	18	Module
86948	NE005	Power Control Devices	36	Module
86794	NE130	Programmable Controllers - Basic	18	Module
86982	NE049	Programmable Controllers 1	36	Module
87542	NE166	Single Phase Motors	18	Module
87541	NE165	Three Phase Induction Motors - Control & Protection	54	Module
87567	NE52	Transformers	18	Module

8. ELECTIVE

INSTRUMENTATION MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
86845	NE201	Concepts of Measurement	18	Module
86847	NE203	Density Level	36	Module
86848	NE204	Fluid Flow	36	Module
86846	NE202	Pressure	36	Module
86851	NE207	Process Control Principles	36	Module
86852	NE208	Process Control Systems	36	Module
86849	NE205	Temperature	36	Module
86854	NE210	Transmitters and Converters	36	Module
87232	NE209	Valves	18	Module

9. ELECTIVE

NATIONAL RESTRICTED ELECTRICAL LICENCE MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
36087	NREL5	Cords & Plugs - Single Phase to 250v	10	Module
36081	NREL2	Disconnect & Reconnect to 650v	21	Module
36080	NREL1	Electrical Principles & Safety	33	Module
36082	NREL3A	Fault Finding to 250v - Motors	12	Module
36085	NREL4A	Fault Finding to 650v - Motors	8	Module
36088	NREL6	Flexible Cables & Plugs - 30 to 650v	5	Module

10. ELECTIVE

MECHANICAL AND REFRIGERATION MODULES

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
86812	NM034	Air Compression Distribution	36	Module
87585	NM200	Assembly Fitting	36	Module
87576	NM203	Compressed Air Equipment Repair	18	Module
86795	NM067	Engine Overhaul	36	Module
86702	NM015	Fitting Techniques 1	36	Module
86726	NM028	Fitting Techniques 2	36	Module
86694	NM030	Fluid Power	36	Module
86811	NM033	Fluid Power Control 1	36	Module
87583	NM201	Hydraulic Equipment Repair	18	Module
86720	NM032	Hydraulics 1	36	Module
86736	NM029	Mechanical Power Transmission	36	Module
86690	NF001	Mmaw 1 Manual Metal Arc Welding 1	36	Module
86809	NM023	Plant Condition Monitoring	36	Module
86727	NM031	Pneumatics 1	36	Module
87584	NM202	Pump Equipment Repair	18	Module
86745	NM043	Pumps - Application and Maintenance	36	Module
86722	NR003	Refrigerants	36	Module
86714	NR001	Refrigeration Fundamentals	36	Module
86715	NR002	Refrigeration Procedures	36	Module
86709	NM025	Turning 1	36	Module
86728	NM042	Water Pumping	36	Module

11. ELECTIVE

MANAGEMENT AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
23043	NOS215V2	Database Fundamentals	20	Module
65012	NCS005	Dealing With Conflict	17	Module
65011	NCS003	Job Seeking Skills	17	Module
15012	NGMS108	Managing & Organising Work for Goal Achievement	34	Module
15011	NGMS107	Managing and Developing Teams	34	Module
15010	NGMS106	Managing Effective Working Relationships	34	Module
15023	NGMS117	Managing Group Problem Solving & Decision Making	34	Module
15006	NGMS102	Managing Operations - Customer Service	17	Module
15008	NGMS104	Managing Operations - Innovation	17	Module
15007	NGMS103	Managing Operations - Productivity	17	Module
65007	NCS009	Negotiation Skills	17	Module
65006	NCS007	Presenting Information	16	Module
69015	ITF308	Retrieving Data Base Information	20	Module
23044	NOS216V2	Spreadsheet Fundamentals	20	Module
23068	NOS222V2	Word Processing - Functions	17	Module
30635	2645	Workplace Assessor	35	Module
95378		Workplace Trainer	30	Module

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VET Info Notes

To complete the Certificate III students must successfully complete a minimum
of 300 hours of AQF level 3 modules.

This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training
on behalf of the Crown.
Training providers who wish to deliver this program must be registered
by their State accrediting body.

2. The proponent for this course is the Hedland College on behalf of the WA
Department of
Training. The course was originally accredited by the Training
Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western
Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code TBA.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained for the Manager,
Training Products Information
Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training or the Research
Assistant (Academic Affairs) Hedland
College, PMB1 South Hedland WA 6721, telephone (0891) 9589400.

Modules have been added to the General Modules/National Broad Based Modules
stream on 13/05/99 on request from Hedland College.

03100 Safety and Systems Induction has been added to the core requirements
and 69015 ITF308 Retrieving Database Information added to Management and Team
Development Modules on 2/12/99 on request from Hedland College.

Due to the change in assessment system for Heavy Combination Licence
Classes. From 7 May 2001, the assessment hour changed from 40 mins to 2
hours. Therefore we require extra hours to cover these changes.
27616 B Class Licence 40 hours to 50 hours
27798 C Class Licence 80hours to 100 hours
This change was made on 13/06/2001