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Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

This qualification covers skilled production operator work in open cut coal or metal mines and quarries, where operators use judgement when choosing equipment and dealing with problems. Core skills include risk management, safe work and checking environmental and heritage issues. Experienced operators may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII30115 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced plant operators in open cut mines or quarries who want their skills recognised at Certificate III level.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Production operator
  • Haul truck operator
  • Excavator operator
  • Grader operator
  • Quarry operator
  • Shotfirer

Qualification structure

13 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; 1 must be from Group B; at least 3 must be from Group C; no more than 3 may be from Group D; no more than 2 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 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

3 units
  1. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  2. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  3. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

110 units

Group A

  1. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  2. RIICOM302DCommunicate workplace information

Group B

  1. RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
  2. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards

Group C

  1. MSMPER300 (has a prerequisite)Issue work permits
  2. RIIARO301Work safely in autonomous environments
  3. RIIARO302Work safely with remotely piloted aircraft systems
  4. RIIARO303Operate equipment in autonomous environments
  5. RIIARO304Coordinate and interact with autonomous systems
  6. RIIARO305Build and maintain routes for autonomous operations
  7. RIIARO306Respond to obstructions to autonomous operations
  8. RIIARO307Activate and deactivate autonomous systems
  9. RIIBHD301EConduct surface blast hole drilling operations
  10. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  11. RIIMCO302DConduct surface miner operations
  12. RIIMCO303EConduct auger miner operations
  13. RIIMEX301DConduct dredging operations
  14. RIIMEX302DAssess ground conditions
  15. RIIMEX303Conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
  16. RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
  17. RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
  18. RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations
  19. RIIMPO302EConduct hydraulic shovel operations
  20. RIIMPO303EConduct rope shovel operations
  21. RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
  22. RIIMPO305FConduct coal stockpile dozer operations
  23. RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
  24. RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
  25. RIIMPO309FConduct wheeled dozer operations
  26. RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations
  27. RIIMPO312EConduct scraper operations
  28. RIIMPO313EConduct face loader operations
  29. RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
  30. RIIMPO329FConduct dragline operations
  31. RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
  32. RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  33. RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
  34. RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
  35. RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations
  36. RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
  37. RIINHB307DConduct conventional core drilling
  38. RIINHB330Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
  39. RIIPEO301EConduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations
  40. RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations
  41. RIIPRO302DPerform process control room operations
  42. RIIPRO303DConduct sand wash plant operations
  43. RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
  44. RIISRM301EBlend stockpile materials
  45. RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
  46. RIISRM303EMove and position materials to form stockpiles
  47. RIISRM304EMaintain stockpiles
  48. RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
  49. RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
  50. RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  51. RIIVEH307FOperate a heavy rigid vehicle

Group D

  1. AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
  2. AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
  3. BSBPUR301Purchase goods and services
  4. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  5. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  6. CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
  7. CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  8. CPCCLSF3001 (has a prerequisite)Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
  9. HLTAID011Provide first aid
  10. MSL913004Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  11. MSL924005Process and interpret data
  12. MSL943003Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
  13. MSL973025Perform basic tests
  14. MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
  15. RIIBEF302EMonitor site production activities
  16. RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
  17. RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
  18. RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
  19. RIIBLA305EConduct secondary blasting
  20. RIIBLA307EConduct a blast survey
  21. RIICRC310EConstruct and maintain roads
  22. RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
  23. RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
  24. RIIERR308E (has a prerequisite)Extricate and transport people involved in incidents
  25. RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
  26. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  27. RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
  28. RIIHAN302DConduct intermediate scaffolding operations
  29. RIIHAN304EConduct slewing crane operations
  30. RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
  31. RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
  32. RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  33. RIIPEO206DLay and recover cables and hoses
  34. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  35. RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system
  36. RIISAM303EShutdown dredge for operator maintenance
  37. RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
  38. RIISAM306EService and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
  39. RIISAM307EService and maintain crushers
  40. RIISAM308EService and maintain screens
  41. RIISAM309EService and maintain pumps
  42. RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
  43. RIIVEH302EOperate multi-combination vehicle
  44. RIIVEH303FDrive heavy combination vehicle
  45. RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle
  46. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
  47. TLIC3004Drive heavy rigid vehicle
  48. TLID2022Conduct weighbridge operations
  49. TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
  50. TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
  51. TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
  52. TLILIC0022Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
  53. TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
  54. TLILIC3017Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle
  55. TLILIC3018Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCLSF3001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level — prerequisite: CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  • MSMPER300 Issue work permits — prerequisite: MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
  • RIIERR308E Extricate and transport people involved in incidents — prerequisite: PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit; RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus

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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