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Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration

This qualification covers entry-level work in a mining exploration team or as a pit technician. It includes first aid, communicating, checking environmental and heritage issues, controlling local risks and working safely. Field workers with exploration experience could have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII20615 Certificate II in Mining / Field Exploration (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Field assistants and pit technicians on exploration teams who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Field assistant
  • Exploration field assistant
  • Pit technician
  • Field technician

Qualification structure

14 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least eight (8) must be chosen from the electives below; 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. All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. 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. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  2. RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
  3. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  4. RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
  5. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

16 units
  1. AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
  2. AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
  3. AHCSAW203Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
  4. AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
  5. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  6. CPPSSI3016Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects
  7. RIIEGS201DOperate in isolated and remote situations
  8. RIIEGS202EConduct field work
  9. RIIEGS301EOperate and maintain instruments and field equipment
  10. RIIEGS304EMobilise equipment and materials
  11. RIIEGS305ENavigate in remote or trackless areas
  12. RIIERR202EContribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
  13. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
  14. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  15. RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
  16. RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

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

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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