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Establish a mining claim

Establish a mining claim

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMSM301D
State Code
WH449
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to establish a mining claim in Metalliferous Mining (Small Mines).This unit is appropriate for those working in operational or supervisory roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to establish a mineral claim
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply mineral claim documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2. Determine the application requirements and process, and the legislative requirements for applying for a mineral claim
  • 1.3. Obtain maps and information associated with the mineral field where 1.4. the claim is to be made
  • 1.5. Identify available claim location and reference point/survey post from approved maps of mineral field
2. Establish the mineral claim
  • 2.1. Locate and confirm the reference point/survey post in the field, closest to the area to be claimed
  • 2.2. Inspect area and select relevant surveying equipment and take bearings and measurements from survey post to establish and mark the nearest corner of the claim according to legislative requirements
  • 2.3. Take bearings and measurements to establish and mark the remaining corners of the claim to mandated size and shape and within designated boundaries
  • 2.4. Establish claim boundaries according to legislative requirements
  • 2.5. Draw up the description and diagram of the claim according to mining registrar’s requirements for submission of the claim
  • 2.6. Serve a notice of intention to apply for a claim on the occupier of the land
  • 2.7. Submit all required documents and information for application for a minerals claim
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB303 RIIMSM301A Establish a mining claim Unit of competency