Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations
Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations
RII40413
J657
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 26/03/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as mine supervisor, team leader or deputy, in an underground coal mine who 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, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:Nine (9) core units, and
Four (4) elective units of which:
- one (1) must be chosen from group A, and,
- at least one (1) must be chosen from group B, and,
- up to two (2) may be chosen from group C, and,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a 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 both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH620 | RIIRAI401D | Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH388 | RIIMEX406D | Apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH359 | RIIMCU403D | Apply and monitor the gas management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH362 | RIIMCU406D | Apply and monitor the inrush management plan | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH363 | RIIMCU407D | Apply and monitor the strata management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH728 | RIIUND401D | Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH282 | RIIERR402D | Apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH364 | RIIMCU408D | Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH648 | RIIRIS402D | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH025 | RIIBLA302D | Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH020 | RIIBLA202D | Support underground shotfiring operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH360 | RIIMCU404D | Apply and monitor the gas drainage management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH361 | RIIMCU405D | Apply and monitor the outburst management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH348 | RIIMCU303D | Conduct continuous miner operations | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH352 | RIIMCU307D | Conduct longwall face equipment operations | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH350 | RIIMCU305D | Conduct outburst mining operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH351 | RIIMCU306D | Conduct shearer operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH349 | RIIMCU304D | Conduct shuttle car operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH357 | RIIMCU401D | Conduct special roadway operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH721 | RIIUND304D | Recover equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH100 | RIICOM301D | Communicate Information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH755 | RIIWHS301D | Conduct safety and health investigations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8073 | BSBCUS401B | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0797 | BSBLED401A | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1033 | BSBWOR404A | Develop work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE723 | BSBWHS401A | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0843 | BSBMGT403A | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0842 | BSBMGT402A | Implement operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH283 | RIIERR403D | Lead rescue team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH649 | RIIRIS403D | Manage and coordinate spill response | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0758 | BSBINN301A | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0841 | BSBMGT401A | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D798 | RII40412 | Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZE9 | RII40415 | Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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