Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
This pathway qualification covers routine work in the resources and infrastructure industries and prepares people for a Certificate III in this area. It includes communicating at work, checking environmental and heritage issues, controlling local risks and working safely. Workers with site experience may be able to have it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII20115 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People doing entry-level work on mine, quarry or civil construction sites who want to build towards a Certificate III.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Mine worker
- Civil construction worker
- Labourer
- Trainee miner
- Site hand
Qualification structure
9 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least three (3) must be chosen from Group A. No more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B. 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. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid 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 units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *.
Core units
4 units- RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
- RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
- RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
- RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Elective units
27 unitsGroup A
- CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
- RIICCM201ECarry out measurements and calculations
- RIIERR201Conduct fire team operations
- RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
- RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
- RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
- RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
- RIISAM201EHandle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
- RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
- RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
- RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
- RIISTD201ERead and interpret maps
- RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
- TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Group B
- BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
- BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
- BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- RIIBEF201Plan and organise work
- RIICCM203ERead and interpret plans and job specifications
- RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
- RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
- RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
- RIIWHS202Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
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 unit.
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