Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)

Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)

Qualification
National Code:
RII40212
State Code:
D797
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
24/10/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
850
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 29/05/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees working as an open cut examiner in a surface coal mine. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
- ten (10) Core units, plus
- four (4) elective units of which:
- at least three (3) must come from the Group A electives
- up to two (2) from the Group B electives or from AQF level III, IV or Diploma in this, or any other Training Package.

Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.
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 ten (10) units must be completed.
Note: complete RIIBLA201A OR RIIBLA301A - NOT BOTH

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9336 RIIERR401B Apply and monitor surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems 80 Unit of competency
WB295 RIIMEX405A Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining 80 Unit of competency
WB419 RIIRIS402A Carry out the risk management processes 80 Unit of competency
WB618 RIIOHS301A Conduct safety and health investigations 40 Unit of competency
WB044 RIIBLA301A Conduct surface shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
WB709 RIIOHS402A Examine and maintain mine safety 50 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WB357 RIIOHS404A Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems 50 Unit of competency
WB347 RIIMPO403A Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment 60 Unit of competency
WB043 RIIBLA205A Store, handle and transport explosives 30 Unit of competency
WB565 RIIBLA201A Support shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details pf available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB343 RIIMPO329A Conduct dragline operations 100 Unit of competency
WC360 RIIMPO310B Conduct grader operations 60 Unit of competency
WB330 RIIMPO311A Conduct haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
WC358 RIIMPO301C Conduct hydraulic excavator operations 60 Unit of competency
D9346 RIIMPO302B Conduct hydraulic shovel operations 60 Unit of competency
WB324 RIIMPO303A Conduct rope shovel operations 70 Unit of competency
WB331 RIIMPO312A Conduct scraper operations 60 Unit of competency
WB037 RIIBHD301A Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations 80 Unit of competency
D9349 RIIMPO308B Conduct tracked dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
D9347 RIIMPO304B Conduct wheel loader operations 65 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details pf available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0653 BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
D0842 BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W687 RII40209 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J636 RII40213 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) Qualification
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification code RII40212 is taken from the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package RII09 Version 3.0, which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

2. RII09 is the copyright of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

3. This qualification is entered on to STARS on 24/10/2012.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information