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Certificate III in Mining Exploration

This qualification covers skilled work as a geological technician in mining or mineral exploration. It includes first aid, sharing information, checking environmental and heritage concerns, controlling risks and working safely. If you already do this work, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII30515 Certificate III in Mining Exploration (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as field or geological technicians on exploration or mine sites and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Geological technician
  • Exploration technician
  • Mine geology technician

Qualification structure

13 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. O 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. 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 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. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  3. RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  4. RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
  5. RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

15 units
  1. RIICAR301DRehabilitate exploration site
  2. RIIEGS201DOperate in isolated and remote situations
  3. RIIEGS301EOperate and maintain instruments and field equipment
  4. RIIEGS302DPlan and undertake field trip
  5. RIIEGS303EProvide geological field assistance
  6. RIIEGS304EMobilise equipment and materials
  7. RIIEGS305ENavigate in remote or trackless areas
  8. RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
  9. RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  10. RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
  11. RIISAM209ECarry out operational maintenance
  12. RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
  13. RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
  14. RIISTD302EProcess data and maintain accurate records
  15. 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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