Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
RII60115
AZF7
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 23/09/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of open cut or underground metalliferous mine managers who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover the general and specialist skills for two (2) specialist streams.Stream 1 - Open Cut Metalliferous Mining
Stream 2 - Underground Metalliferous Mining
The core units and requirements of one (1) stream must be met for award of this qualification.
Stream 1 - Open Cut Metalliferous Mining
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- eight (8) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- two (2) must be chosen from Group A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group C
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen come from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
Stream 2 - Underground Metalliferous Mining
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- eight (8) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- three (3) must be chosen from Group B
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group C
- 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 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH034 | RIIBLA602D | Establish and maintain a blasting system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBO85 | RIIERR601E | Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WH731 | RIIUND602D | Establish and maintain mine services systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH264 | RIIENV601D | Establish and maintain the environmental management system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WH651 | RIIRIS601D | Establish and maintain the risk management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH632 | RIIRAI601D | Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH762 | RIIWHS601D | Establish and maintain the WHS management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WH294 | RIIGOV601D | Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Two (2) units must be completed in order to obtain the Open Cut Metalliferous Mining qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH393 | RIIMEX602D | Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WH395 | RIIMEX604D | Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Three (3) units must be completed in order to obtain the Underground Metalliferous Mining qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH730 | RIIUND601D | Establish and maintain the ventilation management system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH394 | RIIMEX603D | Establish and maintain underground mining ground control and stable mining systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH643 | RIIRAI612D | Establish and maintain underground product haulage and transport systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be completed in order to obtain the Open Cut Metalliferous Mining OR Underground Metalliferous Mining qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J658 | RII60113 | Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP3 | RII60120 | Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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