Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
RII40213
J636
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 07/12/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees working as an open cut examiner in a surface coal mine. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:- nine (9) core units, and
- five (5) elective units of which:
- one (1) must be chosen from group A
- at least three (3) must be chosen from group B
- up to one (1) may be chosen from group C
- up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma 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.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH281 | RIIERR401D | Apply and monitor surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH387 | RIIMEX405D | Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH648 | RIIRIS402D | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH755 | RIIWHS301D | Conduct safety and health investigations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH758 | RIIWHS402D | Examine and maintain mine safety | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH760 | RIIWHS404D | Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH445 | RIIMPO403D | Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH023 | RIIBLA205D | Store, handle and transport explosives | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH024 | RIIBLA301D | Conduct surface shotfiring operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH019 | RIIBLA201D | Support shotfiring operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH441 | RIIMPO337D | Conduct articulated haul truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH440 | RIIMPO336D | Conduct belly dump truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH434 | RIIMPO329D | Conduct dragline operations | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH416 | RIIMPO310D | Conduct grader operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH407 | RIIMPO301D | Conduct hydraulic excavator operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH408 | RIIMPO302D | Conduct hydraulic shovel operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH442 | RIIMPO338D | Conduct rigid haul truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH409 | RIIMPO303D | Conduct rope shovel operations | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH417 | RIIMPO312D | Conduct scraper operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH012 | RIIBHD301D | Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH414 | RIIMPO308D | Conduct tracked dozer operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH410 | RIIMPO304D | Conduct wheel loader operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D797 | RII40212 | Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZA6 | RII40215 | Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
