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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
Qualification
National Code:
MNM30303
MNM30303
State Code:
W185
W185
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
12/11/1999
Approved Date
11/03/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/11/1999
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/11/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
Successful completion of a total of twenty two (22) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) core units from the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing),
PLUS
- ten (10) elective units from the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing),
PLUS
- seven (7) electives units of which:
- a minimum of five (5) units are drawn from the specified Metalliferous Mining Processing units listed, and
- a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function from other endorsed Training Packages.
See Group 8 for criteria for Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing).
Mandatory Core Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0936 | MNMCCCOO005A | Apply local risk control processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0932 | MNMCCCOO001A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0935 | MNMCCCOO004A | Contribute to quality work outcomes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0934 | MNMCCCOO003A | Plan and organise individual work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2549 | MNMCCCO1002A | Work safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
Elective Units
General Processing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1083 | MNMPRD103A | Conduct drying activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1099 | MNMPRD109A | Monitor and control boiler operation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2526 | MNMPRD1114A | Perform process control room operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| M1105 | MNMPRD115A | Respond to an unplanned shut down | 30 | Unit of competency |
3.
Elective Units
Handling and Pre-Treatment
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1109 | MNMPRD219A | Conduct crushing and screening | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1110 | MNMPRD220A | Conduct milling/grinding | 40 | Unit of competency |
4.
Elective Units
Benefication
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1120 | MNMPRD330A | Conduct bacterial oxidation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1115 | MNMPRD325A | Conduct calcination activities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| M1121 | MNMPRD331A | Conduct filtering process | 25 | Unit of competency |
| M1122 | MNMPRD332A | Conduct flotation process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| M1123 | MNMPRD333A | Conduct heavy media separation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1124 | MNMPRD334A | Conduct high tension separation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1125 | MNMPRD335A | Conduct leaching process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1126 | MNMPRD336A | Conduct magnetic separation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| M1127 | MNMPRD337A | Conduct pressure oxidation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1128 | MNMPRD338A | Conduct thickening and clarifying process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M1129 | MNMPRD339A | Conduct wet gravity separation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2529 | MNMPRD224A | Operate and monitor filter processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
5.
Elective Units
Refining
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1130 | MNMPRD440A | Conduct electrowinning/electrofining operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1131 | MNMPRD441A | Conduct elution processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| M1132 | MNMPRD442A | Conduct gold room operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2530 | MNMPRD450A | Monitor casting quality | 50 | Unit of competency |
6.
Elective Units
Smelting
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1140 | MNMPRD550A | Cast a blast furnace | 35 | Unit of competency |
| M1141 | MNMPRD551A | Cast ingots | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2534 | MNMPRD557A | Control molten metal in holding furnace/vessel | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2535 | MNMPRD558A | Monitor and control furnace combustion gases | 50 | Unit of competency |
| M1142 | MNMPRD552A | Operate a blast furnace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2531 | MNMPRD554A | Operate converters | 50 | Unit of competency |
| M1605 | UTPNEG154A | Operate electrostatic precipitator dust collection plant | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2528 | MNMPRD1553A | Operate furnaces | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2532 | MNMPRD555A | Supply molten metal and additives to furnaces | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2533 | MNMPRD556A | Tap furnaces | 50 | Unit of competency |
7.
Elective Units
Product Distribution
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1149 | MNMPRD759A | Check and evaluate records and documentation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| M1150 | MNMPRD760A | Complete import/export documentation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| M1152 | MNMPRD762A | Maintain container/bulk cargo records | 20 | Unit of competency |
8.
Criteria for Certificate II
A total of 10 units with a minimum of 7 from those listed below.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M071 | MNM30399 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W169 | MNM30305 | Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Processing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
A minimum of 18 years is applied to person wishing to enter this industry. To obtain a Heavy Rigid licence to operate machinery, a person need to be over 20 years of age.
The completion of some of the units of competency may require employment in the industry or twelve (12) months relevant site based work experience to compliment the underpinning knowledge.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30303 taken from the Metalliferous MIning Training Package MNM99V3 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 16/02/2005.
The completion of some of the units of competency may require employment in the industry or twelve (12) months relevant site based work experience to compliment the underpinning knowledge.
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MNM30303 taken from the Metalliferous MIning Training Package MNM99V3 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 16/02/2005.
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