Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
RII60726
BRT0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including mine managers or mining engineering managers, who perform complex, non-routine tasks involving strategic and planning activities for open cut coal mines. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining operational systems and plans, including safety and health, environmental and management systems, providing leadership and mentoring to others, and understanding and managing legislative and operational requirements for mine sites.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 138 core units plus
5 elective units of which:
at least three (3) must be chosen from Group A
no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B
no more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
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
RIIENV601E
Establish and maintain the environmental management system
RIIERR601E
Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems
RIIBLA602E
Establish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems
RIIGOV601E
Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system
RIIMEX601D
Plan pit development
RIIMEX602D
Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
RIIMEX604D
Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems
RIIRIS601E
Establish and maintain risk management systems
Electives
Group A
Unit code
Unit title
RIIERR504E
Manage major incidents and emergencies
RIIQUA601E
Establish and maintain a quality system
RIIRAI601D
Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
RIIRAI603E
Establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment
RIIRAI604E
Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems
RIISAM601E
Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems
RIISRM601E
Establish and maintain stockpile management systems
RIIUND602D
Establish and maintain mine services systems
RIIWMG601D
Establish and maintain water management system
RIIWHS601E
Establish and maintain the WHS management system
Group B
Unit code
Unit title
BSBFIN501
Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBINS601
Manage knowledge and information
BSBLDR602
Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBSTR601
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBSTR602
Develop organisational strategies
BSBOPS601
Develop and implement business plans
BSBPMG537
Manage project procurement
RIIBEF601E
Conduct business negotiations
RIILAT402E
Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIRAI602D
Establish and maintain mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems
RIIRAI609D
Establish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system
RIIRAI610D
Establish and maintain mechanical standard/engineering practices for transport/production equipment
RIIRAI611D
Establish and maintain a surface mine mechanical plant management system
RIIRIS403E
Manage and coordinate spill response
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFH3 | RII60720 | Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships