Certificate II in Resource Processing
This qualification covers entry-level operator work in metal processing plants and coal preparation plants, where workers do mainly routine tasks under direct supervision. It covers communicating, working safely, controlling local risks and sustainable work. Plant operators with experience may be able to have their skills counted through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII20515 Certificate II in Resource Processing (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Entry-level process plant operators and attendants in mineral or coal processing who want their skills recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Process operator
- Plant operator
- Coal preparation operator
- Processing plant attendant
Qualification structure
10 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. 1 must be from Group A; at least 4 must be from Group B; no more than 1 may be from Group C; 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
4 units- BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
- RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
- RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
- RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Elective units
69 unitsGroup A
- RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
- RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
Group B
- MSL973025Perform basic tests
- MSMSUP101Clean workplace or equipment
- PMAOPS202Operate fluid mixing equipment
- PMAOPS205Operate heat exchangers
- PMAOPS208Operate chemical separation equipment
- PMAOPS223Operate and monitor valve systems
- PMAOPS230Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
- PMAOPS246Operate separation equipment
- PMAOPS247Operate powered separation equipment
- PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
- RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
- RIIMCP202DConduct rail dispatch operations
- RIIMEX203DBreak oversize rock
- RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
- RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
- RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
- RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
- RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
- RIIPBE201DConduct aeration process
- RIIPBE202DConduct digestion process
- RIIPBE203DConduct precipitation operations
- RIIPBE204DConduct reduction process
- RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
- RIIPEO203DConduct stacker operations
- RIIPEO204DConduct shore side mooring operations
- RIIPEO205DConduct ship loading operations
- RIIPGP201DConduct pump operations
- RIIPGP202DHandle reagents
- RIIPGP203DOperate compressors
- RIIPHA201DOperate raw material feed systems
- RIIPRO201DConduct crushing operations
- RIIPRO202DConduct screening and conveying operations
- RIIPRO204DBulk package and store product
- RIIPRO205DConduct blending plant operations
- RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations
- RIISAM212EService mine plant and equipment
- RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
- RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
- RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
- RIIWBP201ETreat and dispose of rejects and tailings
- RIIWBP202EDistribute tailings
- RIIWBP203EMonitor tailings dam environments
Group C
- BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
- BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
- CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
- RIIBEF201Plan and organise work
- RIIERR201Conduct fire team operations
- RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
- RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
- RIIHAN203EConduct lifting operations
- RIIHAN204DLoad and unload cargo/goods
- RIIHAN205DSecure cargo
- RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
- RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
- RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
- RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
- RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
- RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
- RIIMCP301DMonitor plant operations for coal preparation
- RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
- RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
- RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
- RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
- RIISAM208EPerform plant operational maintenance
- RIIWHS202Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204Work safely at heights
- 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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