Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Qualification
National Code:
RII20420
State Code:
BGQ1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
12/03/2021
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
260
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/03/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/03/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as entrylevel operators, working in underground metalliferous mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Total number of units = ten (10)
- Five (5) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) must be from Group A
- no more than two (2) may be from Group B
- no more than one (1) may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. 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) core 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
OCC85 RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OBV80 RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCX61 RIIUND310E Apply shotcrete underground 60 Unit of competency
OCD09 RIIUND302E Conduct cage operations 40 Unit of competency
OCC79 RIIPEO201E Conduct conveyor operations 40 Unit of competency
WH765 RIIWMG202D Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations 40 Unit of competency
OBW60 RIIUND208E Conduct skip operations 20 Unit of competency
ODB74 RIISRM302E Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations 40 Unit of competency
OAK43 RIIMPO333E Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations 30 Unit of competency
OAK73 RIIMPO210E Conduct underground truck operations 20 Unit of competency
OBV95 RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WH701 RIIUMM202D Install and maintain vent 30 Unit of competency
WH700 RIIUMM201D Install ground support 60 Unit of competency
WH710 RIIUND201D Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems 20 Unit of competency
OCD15 RIIVEH203E Operate a light vehicle underground 40 Unit of competency
OBW97 RIIUND209E Operate automated winder 20 Unit of competency
OCD07 RIIUND202E Operate from elevated work platform underground 40 Unit of competency
OAK76 RIIMPO201E Operate roller/compactor underground 20 Unit of competency
WH702 RIIUMM203D Prepare and perform manual scaling operations 20 Unit of competency
WH712 RIIUND204D Refuel vehicles/machines underground 20 Unit of competency
OCC94 RIISAM212E Service mine plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
OBX27 RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives 30 Unit of competency
OBW17 RIIBLA201E Support shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
OBW40 RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

No more than two (2) unit may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH269 RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid 20 Unit of competency
OCC93 RIISAM207E Apply operational maintenance skills 50 Unit of competency
WH297 RIIHAN203D Conduct lifting operations 30 Unit of competency
OAK90 RIIBLA203E Conduct mobile mixing of explosives 40 Unit of competency
OAK83 RIIHAN212E Conduct non-slewing crane operations 40 Unit of competency
OAK42 RIIMPO334E Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments 68 Unit of competency
OAK41 RIIMPO335E Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments 68 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OBO92 RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided 40 Unit of competency
OBX34 RIIBEF202E Identify and rectify site operating problems 30 Unit of competency
OBW95 RIISAM202E Isolate and access plant 20 Unit of competency
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
OAK87 RIIHAN201E Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
WH311 RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane 40 Unit of competency
OCD17 RIIVEH306E Operate a mine service vehicle 40 Unit of competency
OAK85 RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging 40 Unit of competency
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
WH304 RIIHAN210D Perform intermediate rigging operations 40 Unit of competency
OBX35 RIIBEF201E Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBW36 RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
OCE34 BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OAK92 RIIBLA202F Support underground shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
OBW96 RIISAM301F Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment 30 Unit of competency
OAK86 RIIHAN206E Transport plant, equipment and personnel 30 Unit of competency
OCD92 BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZE8 RII20415 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09570) UNDERGROUND METALLIFEROUS MINING (LEVEL 2) Traineeship