Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Minerals Processing

Diploma of Minerals Processing

Qualification
National Code:
RII50309
State Code:
W699
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
29/05/2013
Approved Date
20/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
920
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
29/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 29/05/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of metal or coal processing facility managers who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning and implement mine management plans.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of sixteen (16) Units of Competency made up of:
- eight (8) core units, and
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least six (6) must come from the Group A electives
- up to two (2) unit may come from AQF level IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in this, or any other Training Package or accredited course.

Units of competency chosen must
- be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
- reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
- in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package

Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB419 RIIRIS402A Carry out the risk management processes 80 Unit of competency
D9325 RIICOM301B Communicate information 20 Unit of competency
D0848 BSBMGT516A Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
WB695 RIIGOV501A Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements 80 Unit of competency
WB251 RIIENV501A Implement and maintain environmental management plan 60 Unit of competency
WB599 RIIERR503A Implement emergency preparedness and response systems 80 Unit of competency
WB556 RIIWMG501A Implement the site water management plan 80 Unit of competency
D0656 BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least six (6) to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB388 RIIPRO502A Develop, implement and maintain process control systems 60 Unit of competency
D0911 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
D1035 BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D9359 RIIRAI501B Implement mine transport systems and production equipment 60 Unit of competency
D9360 RIIRAI503B Implement site services and infrastructure systems 80 Unit of competency
D0755 BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
D0847 BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D1034 BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W176 MNM50205 Diploma of Mining - Processing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J665 RII50313 Diploma of Minerals Processing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RII50309 taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RII09 was released onto the National Training Information Service (NTIS) on the 2 September 2009 .

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 20/01/2009.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09700) MINERALS PROCESSING (LEVEL 5) Traineeship