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Certificate III in Resource Processing

This qualification covers skilled production work in mineral processing plants and coal preparation plants. It includes communicating at work, managing risk, caring for the environment and heritage sites, and working safely. Process operators with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII30415 Certificate III in Resource Processing (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as operators in mineral processing or coal preparation plants and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Process operator
  • Production operator
  • Plant operator
  • Control room operator
  • Coal preparation operator

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; at least 6 must be from Group B; no more than 2 may be from Group C; 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

4 units
  1. RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
  2. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  3. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  4. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

110 units

Group A

  1. MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
  2. MSMPER300 (has a prerequisite)Issue work permits
  3. RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
  4. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards

Group B

  1. MSL943003Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
  2. PMAOPS338Communicate and monitor pipeline activities
  3. PMAOPS342Conduct pipeline pigging
  4. PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
  5. PPMSTM301Perform steam boiler operations
  6. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  7. RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
  8. RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
  9. RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  10. RIIMCP301DMonitor plant operations for coal preparation
  11. RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
  12. RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations
  13. RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
  14. RIIMPO305FConduct coal stockpile dozer operations
  15. RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
  16. RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
  17. RIIMPO309FConduct wheeled dozer operations
  18. RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations
  19. RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
  20. RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
  21. RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  22. RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
  23. RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
  24. RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations
  25. RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
  26. RIIPBE301DConduct calcinations activities
  27. RIIPBE302DConduct bacterial oxidation
  28. RIIPBE303DConduct filtering process
  29. RIIPBE304DConduct heavy media separation
  30. RIIPBE305DConduct high tension separation
  31. RIIPBE306DConduct leaching process
  32. RIIPBE308DConduct thickening and clarifying process
  33. RIIPBE309DConduct wet gravity separation
  34. RIIPBE310DConduct flotation process
  35. RIIPBE311DConduct magnetic separation
  36. RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
  37. RIIPEO203DConduct stacker operations
  38. RIIPEO205DConduct ship loading operations
  39. RIIPEO302EOperate and monitor ore car dumpers
  40. RIIPGP201DConduct pump operations
  41. RIIPGP202DHandle reagents
  42. RIIPGP301DConduct drying activities
  43. RIIPGP302DMonitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment
  44. RIIPHA301DConduct milling/grinding
  45. RIIPHA302DOperate and monitor filter processes
  46. RIIPRE301DConduct electrowinning/electro-refining operations
  47. RIIPRE302DConduct elution processes
  48. RIIPRE303DConduct gold room operations
  49. RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations
  50. RIIPRO302DPerform process control room operations
  51. RIIPSM302DCast ingots
  52. RIIPSM304DOperate furnaces
  53. RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
  54. RIISRM301EBlend stockpile materials
  55. RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
  56. RIISRM304EMaintain stockpiles
  57. RIIWBP203EMonitor tailings dam environments
  58. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
  59. RIIWMG302DReclaim and treat water
  60. UEPOPS083Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle

Group C

  1. BSBINS309Maintain business records
  2. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  3. MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
  4. PMAOPS202Operate fluid mixing equipment
  5. PMAOPS205Operate heat exchangers
  6. PMAOPS208Operate chemical separation equipment
  7. PMAOPS223Operate and monitor valve systems
  8. PMAOPS230Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
  9. PMAOPS246Operate separation equipment
  10. PMAOPS247Operate powered separation equipment
  11. RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
  12. RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
  13. RIIERR303EOperate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
  14. RIIERR308E (has a prerequisite)Extricate and transport people involved in incidents
  15. RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
  16. RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
  17. RIIMCP202DConduct rail dispatch operations
  18. RIIMEX203DBreak oversize rock
  19. RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
  20. RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
  21. RIIPBE201DConduct aeration process
  22. RIIPBE202DConduct digestion process
  23. RIIPBE203DConduct precipitation operations
  24. RIIPBE204DConduct reduction process
  25. RIIPEO204DConduct shore side mooring operations
  26. RIIPGP203DOperate compressors
  27. RIIPHA201DOperate raw material feed systems
  28. RIIPRO202DConduct screening and conveying operations
  29. RIIPRO204DBulk package and store product
  30. RIIPRO205DConduct blending plant operations
  31. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  32. RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
  33. RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
  34. RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
  35. RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
  36. RIIVEH302EOperate multi-combination vehicle
  37. RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
  38. RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  39. RIIWBP201ETreat and dispose of rejects and tailings
  40. RIIWBP202EDistribute tailings
  41. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  42. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
  43. TLIA0003Complete and check import/export documentation
  44. TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
  45. TLILIC3018Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
  46. TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

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

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