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Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

This qualification covers entry-level work in underground metal mines, under direct supervision. It includes communicating at work, keeping site quality standards, controlling local risks, and working safely and sustainably. Underground workers with experience could have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII20415 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Entry-level operators and workers in underground metalliferous mines who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Underground miner
  • Underground operator
  • Underground trainee
  • Bogger operator
  • Mine labourer

Qualification structure

10 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least 3 must be from Group A; no more than 2 may be from Group B; no more than 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.

Core units

5 units
  1. BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
  2. RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
  3. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
  4. RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
  5. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

48 units

Group A

  1. RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
  2. RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
  3. RIIMPO201EOperate roller/compactor underground
  4. RIIMPO210EConduct underground truck operations
  5. RIIMPO333EConduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
  6. RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
  7. RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
  8. RIISAM212EService mine plant and equipment
  9. RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
  10. RIIUMM201DInstall ground support
  11. RIIUMM202DInstall and maintain vent
  12. RIIUMM203DPrepare and perform manual scaling operations
  13. RIIUND201DInstall, maintain and recover reticulation systems
  14. RIIUND202EOperate from elevated work platform underground
  15. RIIUND204DRefuel vehicles/machines underground
  16. RIIUND208EConduct skip operations
  17. RIIUND209EOperate automated winder
  18. RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
  19. RIIUND310EApply shotcrete underground
  20. RIIVEH203EOperate a light vehicle underground
  21. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
  22. RIIWMG202DConduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations

Group B

  1. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  2. BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
  3. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  4. RIIBEF201EPlan and organise work
  5. RIIBEF202EIdentify and rectify site operating problems
  6. RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
  7. RIIBLA203EConduct mobile mixing of explosives
  8. RIIERR203EEscape from hazardous situations unaided
  9. RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
  10. RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
  11. RIIHAN203EConduct lifting operations
  12. RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
  13. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  14. RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
  15. RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
  16. RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
  17. RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
  18. RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  19. RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
  20. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  21. RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
  22. RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
  23. RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
  24. RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle
  25. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  26. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck

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 qualification.

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