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Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations

This qualification covers skilled work in underground coal mines, such as running production equipment. It includes fire team work, managing risk and doing lifting work underground. If you already work in an underground coal mine, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of the following or equivalent: RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situation unaided RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures RIIMCU217 Apply spontaneous combustion management measures RIIMCU208E Conduct basic strata control operations RIIMCU214E Conduct ventilation operations RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures.
SUPERSEDES
RII30218 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as operators in underground coal mines and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Underground coal miner
  • Longwall miner
  • Continuous miner operator
  • Shotfirer's assistant
  • Production operator

Qualification structure

11 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for the following four (4) specialisations: Specialisation 1 – Continuous Mining Operations. Specialisation 2 – High Wall Mining Operations. Specialisation 3 – Longwall Operations. Specialisation 4 – Services The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) stream must be met for this qualification to be awarded. All elective units chosen 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 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be chosen 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. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Continuous Mining Operations) the following packaging rules apply: three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group A; at least three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group B; up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (High Wall Mining Operations) the following packaging rules apply: three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group C; at least one (1) must be chosen from the electives in Group D; up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Longwall Operations) the following packaging rules apply: three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group E; at least three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group F; up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services) the following packaging rules apply: at least two (2) must be chosen from the electives in Group G; at least four (4) must be chosen from the electives in Group H; up to two (3) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

SPECIALISATIONS

  • Continuous Mining Operations
  • High Wall Mining Operations
  • Longwall Operations
  • Services

Core units

3 units
  1. RIIERR201EConduct fire team operations
  2. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  3. RIIUND207EConduct underground lifting operations

Elective units

101 units

Group A (Continuous mining operations)

  1. RIIMCU210DConduct stonedusting operations
  2. RIIMCU301EConduct specialised strata control operations
  3. RIIMCU303EConduct continuous miner operations

Group B (Continuous mining operations)

  1. RIIENV301EConduct atmospheric monitoring
  2. RIIMCU201DOperate power tram
  3. RIIMCU202DConduct tracked vehicle/plant operations
  4. RIIMCU203DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
  5. RIIMCU204DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
  6. RIIMCU213EConduct feeder breaker operations
  7. RIIMCU304EConduct shuttle car operations
  8. RIIMCU305EConduct outburst mining operations
  9. RIIMCU309EOperate breaker line supports
  10. RIIMCU310EConduct flexible conveyor train (FCT) operations
  11. RIIMCU401EConduct special roadway operations

Group C (High wall mining operations)

  1. RIIENV301EConduct atmospheric monitoring
  2. RIIPEO202EProvide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
  3. RIIPEO301EConduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations

Group D (High wall mining operations)

  1. RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
  2. RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations

Group E (Longwall operations)

  1. RIIMCU215DOperate longwall ancillary equipment
  2. RIIMCU306EConduct shearer operations
  3. RIIMCU307EConduct longwall face equipment operations

Group F (Longwall operations)

  1. RIIENV301EConduct atmospheric monitoring
  2. RIIMCU201DOperate power tram
  3. RIIMCU202DConduct tracked vehicle/plant operations
  4. RIIMCU203DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
  5. RIIMCU204DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
  6. RIIMCU210DConduct stonedusting operations
  7. RIIMCU301EConduct specialised strata control operations
  8. RIIMCU308EInstall and recover longwall equipment

Group G (Services)

  1. RIIENV301EConduct atmospheric monitoring
  2. RIIMCU301EConduct specialised strata control operations
  3. RIIMCU302FConstruct and maintain ventilation devices
  4. RIIMCU308EInstall and recover longwall equipment
  5. RIIUND201DInstall, maintain and recover reticulation systems

Group H (Services)

  1. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  2. RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
  3. RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
  4. RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
  5. RIIMCU201DOperate power tram
  6. RIIMCU203DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
  7. RIIMCU204DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
  8. RIIMCU206DInstall, maintain and recover gas drainage systems
  9. RIIMCU207DInstall, maintain and recover electrical services
  10. RIIMCU209EConduct roadway maintenance
  11. RIIMCU210DConduct stonedusting operations
  12. RIIMCU218Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
  13. RIIMCU312Conduct polymeric chemical operations in underground coal mining
  14. RIIMCU313Mix and pump polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
  15. RIIMCU314Transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
  16. RIIMCU401EConduct special roadway operations
  17. RIIMPO307EConduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
  18. RIINHB304EConduct reverse circulation drilling operations
  19. RIINHB310DConduct surface directional drilling
  20. RIIPEO207ECarry out conveyor system shift
  21. RIIPEO208EExtend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry
  22. RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
  23. RIIUND208EConduct skip operations
  24. RIIUND209EOperate automated winder
  25. RIIUND301EOperate manual winder
  26. RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
  27. RIIUND303EOperate winder for shaft sinking

Group I (General underground coal operations)

  1. AURKTJ011Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres
  2. AURKTJ012Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies
  3. RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
  4. RIIBLA204EStore, handle and transport explosives in underground coal mines
  5. RIIBLA302EConduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines
  6. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  7. RIIERR204EProvide aided rescue to endangered personnel
  8. RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
  9. RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
  10. RIIERR303EOperate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
  11. RIIERR405Control emergencies and critical situations
  12. RIIERR305E (has a prerequisite)Control underground fires
  13. RIIERR306EConduct underground searches
  14. RIIERR307E (has a prerequisite)Extricate casualties from underground incidents
  15. RIIERR308E (has a prerequisite)Extricate and transport people involved in incidents
  16. RIIERR309DEstablish and operate from fresh air base
  17. RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
  18. RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
  19. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  20. RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
  21. RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
  22. RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
  23. RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
  24. RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
  25. RIIHAN302DConduct intermediate scaffolding operations
  26. RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
  27. RIIMCU311EMonitor control processes
  28. RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
  29. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
  30. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  31. RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
  32. RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
  33. RIISAM212EService mine plant and equipment
  34. RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
  35. RIISAM315A (has a prerequisite)Manage tyre, wheel and rim assembly applications
  36. RIIUND205ERespond to a workforce incident
  37. RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
  38. RIIVEH202FOperate a medium vehicle
  39. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations

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

PREREQUISITES

  • RIIERR305E Control underground fires — prerequisite: PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit; RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
  • RIIERR307E Extricate casualties from underground incidents — prerequisite: PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit; RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
  • RIIERR308E Extricate and transport people involved in incidents — prerequisite: PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit; RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
  • RIISAM315A Manage tyre, wheel and rim assembly applications — prerequisite: AURKTJ011 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres; AURKTJ012 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies; RIISAM210D Remove and fit wheel assemblies; RIISAM211D Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes

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, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.

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