Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:47 PM AWST

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Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration

Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration

Qualification
National Code:
RII20620
State Code:
BFI0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
23/09/2020
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
465
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 12/03/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 23/09/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers working in a mining exploration team or as a pit technician, who undertakes a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- five (5) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units, of which:
- at least eight (8) must be chosen from the electives below
- no more than one (1) unit 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 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 five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBW00 RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCC89 RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
OBX18 RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBV80 RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least eight (8) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAN79 AHCNAR201 Carry out natural area restoration works 40 Unit of competency
WH697 RIISTD202D Collect routine site samples 80 Unit of competency
BAO79 AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 40 Unit of competency
OBX21 RIIEGS202E Conduct field work 160 Unit of competency
BAL60 AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
AWB87 RIIERR202E Contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations 25 Unit of competency
BAM15 AHCNAR303 Implement revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
OCC85 RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
OBW93 RIIEGS304E Mobilise equipment and materials 60 Unit of competency
OBX19 RIIEGS305E Navigate in remote or trackless areas 20 Unit of competency
OBW52 RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle 30 Unit of competency
WH250 RIIEGS301D Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment 120 Unit of competency
WH248 RIIEGS201D Operate in isolated and remote situations 50 Unit of competency
AXF79 CPPSIS3016 Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects 40 Unit of competency
OBW36 RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZC7 RII20615 Certificate II in Mining / Field Exploration Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09170) FIELD / EXPLORATION OPERATIONS (LEVEL 2) Traineeship