Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
This qualification is for supervisors and team leaders in open cut mines and quarries. It covers leading the work of others, solving harder problems, using site risk and compliance systems, and working in an environmentally sustainable way. Experienced supervisors may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII40115 Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Supervisors and team leaders in open cut mines or quarries who want a formal qualification for their experience.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Quarry supervisor
- Open cut mine supervisor
- Mining supervisor
- Production supervisor
- Team leader
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 2 must be from Group B; no more than 4 may be from Group C; no more than 1 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 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
4 units- RIICOM301ECommunicate information
- RIIENV302EApply environmentally sustainable work practices
- RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
- RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system
Elective units
58 unitsGroup A
- BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- RIIWHS402EExamine and maintain mine safety
Group B
- RIIARO401Supervise autonomous operations
- RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
- RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
- RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
- RIIMEX401DApply pit plan
- RIIMEX402ESupervise dredging operations
- RIIMEX404EApply and monitor systems for stable mining
- RIIMEX405EApply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
- RIIMEX407Apply and monitor the ground control management plan
- RIIMEX408Supervise overburden dump operations
- RIIMPO401DSupervise mobile plant operations
- RIIMPO403DMonitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
- RIIPRO401DSupervise processing operations
- RIIPRO402DSupervise recycled materials operations
- RIIRAI401DApply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
- RIIRAI402DApply and monitor site plant and resource management plan
- RIISRM401DApply and monitor the site stockpile management plan
- RIISTD401Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results
- RIIWBP401DApply and monitor site waste and by-products management plan
- RIIWMG401DApply and monitor the site water management plan
Group C
- BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
- BSBESB404Market new business ventures
- BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
- BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
- BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
- BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
- BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- ICTICT312Use advanced features of applications
- RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
- RIIBLA402EMonitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
- RIICCR401EDevelop and maintain positive community relations
- RIIENV401ESupervise dust and noise control
- RIIERR201Conduct fire team operations
- RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
- RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
- RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
- RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- RIIQUA401EApply a quality management system on site
- RIIRIS301Apply risk management processes
- RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
- RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk
- RIISAM401EApply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans
- RIISAM403ECommission/recommission plant
- RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
- RIIWHS401ESupervise work in confined spaces
- TAEASS311Contribute to assessment
- TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
- TAEASS412Assess competence
- TAEASS413Participate in assessment validation
- TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Group D
- HLTAID011Provide first aid
- RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
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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