Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
This qualification is for open cut examiners and others who keep surface coal mines safe. It covers leadership, mine safety checks, explosives, emergency systems, vehicle and equipment interaction, and safety investigations. If you already work in this role, your experience might be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People in surface coal mines who supervise others and check safety, including open cut examiners.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Open cut examiner
- Mine supervisor
- Coal mine supervisor
- Production supervisor
Qualification structure
14 units in total. One (1) must be chosen from Group A. At least one (1) must be chosen from Group B. One (1) or more may be chosen from Group C. No more than one (1) may be chosen from Group D. No more than one (1) may be chosen from Group E. 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. 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
10 units- BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
- RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
- RIIMEX405EApply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
- RIIMPO403DMonitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
- RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
- RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
- RIIWHS402EExamine and maintain mine safety
- RIIWHS404EImplement and monitor health and hygiene management systems
Elective units
28 unitsGroup A
- RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
- RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
Group B
- RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations
- RIIMPO302EConduct hydraulic shovel operations
- RIIMPO303EConduct rope shovel operations
- RIIMPO329FConduct dragline operations
Group C
- RIIBHD301EConduct surface blast hole drilling operations
- RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
- RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
- RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations
- RIIMPO312EConduct scraper operations
Group D
- RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
- RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations
- RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
Group E
- BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
- BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
- BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
- BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
- RIICOM301ECommunicate information
- RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
- RIILAT401EProvide leadership in the supervision of Indigenous employees
- RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- RIIMPO401DSupervise mobile plant operations
- RIIMPO402DApply the principles of earthworks construction
- RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
- TAEASS412Assess competence
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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