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Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining

This qualification covers skilled work in underground metal mines, such as drilling, shotfiring and running production equipment. It includes checking ground conditions, working safely, managing risk and keeping site quality standards. Experienced underground miners may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII30315 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work underground in metal mines as drillers, shotfirers or operators and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Underground miner
  • Shotfirer
  • Long hole driller
  • Bogger operator
  • Jumbo operator
  • Haul truck operator

Qualification structure

14 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 four specialist and one general underground metalliferous mining streams. The core and elective unit requirements of one of the following streams must be met for this qualification to be awarded. Charge Up. Development. Production. Services and Infrastructure. RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Development). RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Production). RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Services and Infrastructure). RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (General) To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Charge Up) the following packaging rules apply: At least 4 must be from Group A. No more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F. No more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Development) the following packaging rules apply: At least 4 must be from Group B. No more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F. No more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Production) the following packaging rules apply: At least 4 must be from Group C. No more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F. No more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Services and Infrastructure) the following packaging rules apply: At least 4 must be from Group D. No more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F. No more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (General) the following packaging rules apply: At least 4 must be from Group E. No more than 4 may be from Group F. 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

6 units
  1. RIICOM302DCommunicate workplace information
  2. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  3. RIIMEX302DAssess ground conditions
  4. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
  5. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  6. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

97 units

Group A (Charge up)

  1. RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
  2. RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
  3. RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
  4. RIIBLA303EConduct underground development shotfiring
  5. RIIBLA304EConduct underground production shotfiring
  6. RIIBLA305EConduct secondary blasting
  7. RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations

Group B (Development)

  1. RIIBHD302EConduct underground development drilling
  2. RIIBHD303EConduct long hole drilling
  3. RIIMPO333EConduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
  4. RIINHB312DConduct raise boring
  5. RIIUMM303DConduct hand held mining
  6. RIIUMM306DConduct mechanical scaling
  7. RIIUND307DConduct tele-remote operations
  8. RIIUND309DConduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation
  9. RIIUND310EApply shotcrete underground

Group C (Production)

  1. RIIBEF302EMonitor site production activities
  2. RIIBHD303EConduct long hole drilling
  3. RIIHAN304EConduct slewing crane operations
  4. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  5. RIIHAN310EConduct crane operations underground
  6. RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  7. RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
  8. RIIMPO307EConduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
  9. RIIMPO333EConduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
  10. RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  11. RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
  12. RIINHB312DConduct raise boring
  13. RIIUMM303DConduct hand held mining
  14. RIIUND307DConduct tele-remote operations
  15. RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle

Group D (Services and infrastructure)

  1. RIIBEF301DRun on-site operations
  2. RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
  3. RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
  4. RIIMSM307DInstall and maintain ventilation systems and equipment
  5. RIINHB312DConduct raise boring
  6. RIISAM306EService and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
  7. RIISAM307EService and maintain crushers
  8. RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
  9. RIIUMM304DConstruct and maintain underground roads
  10. RIIUMM305DInstall and remove a secondary fan
  11. RIIUMM307DMaintain underground stockpiles
  12. RIIUND301EOperate manual winder
  13. RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
  14. RIIUND303EOperate winder for shaft sinking

Group E (General 1)

  1. BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
  2. RIIBEF301DRun on-site operations
  3. RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
  4. RIIBHD302EConduct underground development drilling
  5. RIIBHD303EConduct long hole drilling
  6. RIIBLA303EConduct underground development shotfiring
  7. RIIBLA304EConduct underground production shotfiring
  8. RIIBLA305EConduct secondary blasting
  9. RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
  10. RIIMPO307EConduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
  11. RIIMPO333EConduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
  12. RIINHB312DConduct raise boring
  13. RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
  14. RIISAM306EService and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
  15. RIISAM307EService and maintain crushers
  16. RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
  17. RIIUMM303DConduct hand held mining
  18. RIIUMM304DConstruct and maintain underground roads
  19. RIIUMM305DInstall and remove a secondary fan
  20. RIIUMM306DConduct mechanical scaling
  21. RIIUMM307DMaintain underground stockpiles
  22. RIIUND205ERespond to a workforce incident
  23. RIIUND301EOperate manual winder
  24. RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
  25. RIIUND303EOperate winder for shaft sinking
  26. RIIUND305DRecover underground equipment
  27. RIIUND307DConduct tele-remote operations
  28. RIIUND309DConduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation
  29. RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle
  30. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations

Group F (General 2)

  1. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  2. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  3. MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
  4. MSMPER300 (has a prerequisite)Issue work permits
  5. MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
  6. RIIBEF302EMonitor site production activities
  7. RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
  8. RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
  9. RIICAR302DRehabilitate small mine site
  10. RIIERR203EEscape from hazardous situations unaided
  11. RIIERR204EProvide aided rescue to endangered personnel
  12. RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
  13. RIIHAN304EConduct slewing crane operations
  14. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  15. RIIHAN310EConduct crane operations underground
  16. RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  17. RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  18. RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
  19. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  20. RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
  21. RIIUND310EApply shotcrete underground
  22. TLILIC0022Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

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

PREREQUISITES

  • MSMPER300 Issue work permits — prerequisite: MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis

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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