Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Extractive Industries Operations
Certificate III in Extractive Industries Operations
MNQ30103
W117
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/01/2008 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1676 | MNQGEN210A | Work safely | 30 | Unit of competency |
2.
ELECTIVES
Successful completion of fifteen (15) units of competency made up of:
- eight (8) units of competency satisfying the criteria for the Certificate II in Extractive Industries Operations listed as Group 02. As MNQGEN210A is part of the eight units, select seven units from group 02.
For the Certificate II requirements see the training package OR W116 PLUS requirements listed in group 03.
3.
ELECTIVES (CERTIFICATE III)
PLUS - seven (7) elective units made up of:
all seven (7) electives drawn from the Extractive Industry units listed
OR
- a minimum of five (5) elective units of competency from the specified extractive industry units listed (Group 03 to 07) with a maximum two (2) elective units, relevant to the job function, drawn from the Certificate II in Extractive Industry Operations OR the Certificate IV in Extractive Industries Operations or any other endorsed Training Packages.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1622 | MNQGEN300A | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1624 | MNQGEN340A | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1623 | MNQGEN310A | Conduct safety and health investigations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C3538 | BSBFLM303A | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3548 | BSBCMN313A | Maintain environmental procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3954 | ICAITU128A | Operate a personal computer | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3584 | BSBFLM304A | Participate in work teams | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1832 | PMLDATA300A | Process and record data | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1831 | Process and Record Data (Part 1 of 2 PMLDATA300A) | 40 | Module | |
| C3582 | BSBFLM302A | Support leadership in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
4.
TECHNICAL WINNING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1694 | MNQOPS312A | Conduct blast hole drilling operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1693 | MNQOPS311A | Conduct blast survey | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1699 | MNQOPS334A | Conduct dozer operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1695 | MNQOPS314A | Conduct dredging operations | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1649 | MNQOPS331A | Conduct face loader operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1701 | MNQOPS336A | Conduct grader operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1698 | MNQOPS333A | Conduct haul truck operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1697 | MNQOPS332A | Conduct hydraulic shovel/excavator operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1700 | MNQOPS335A | Conduct scraper operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1702 | MNQOPS413A | Conduct shotfiring | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W1647 | MNQOPS313A | Handle and transport explosives | 30 | Unit of competency |
5.
PROCESSING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1696 | MNQOPS321A | Conduct crushing and screening plant operations | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1648 | MNQOPS325A | Operate centralised process control systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
6.
SALES, TESTING AND DISPATCH
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1650 | MNQOPS339A | Conduct sales loader operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1679 | MNQGEN332A | Conduct site laboratory operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1680 | MNQGEN351A | Conduct weighbridge operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
7.
MAINTENANCE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1653 | MNQOPS357A | Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1651 | MNQOPS355A | Service and maintain crushers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1654 | MNQOPS358A | Service and maintain pumps | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1652 | MNQOPS356A | Service and maintain screens | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| E098 | MNQ30198 | Certificate III in Extractive Industries (Operator) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W665 | RII30109 | Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN Swan TAFE on 4 November 2004.
4. This qualification has been updated by METS CSSN. AUR17665A was replaced by AUR17665B on 31/01/2005.
Entry Requirements
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