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Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations

This qualification is for supervisors and team leaders in underground metal mines, not coal mines. It covers leading the work of others, safety and health, ground stability, site quality, compliance and safety investigations. Experienced underground supervisors may be able to have this recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII40315 Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Supervisors and team leaders in underground metalliferous mines who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Underground mine supervisor
  • Shift supervisor
  • Mining supervisor
  • Team leader

Qualification structure

16 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least 6 must be from the electives listed below; 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

8 units
  1. BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  2. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  3. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  4. RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
  5. RIIMEX404EApply and monitor systems for stable mining
  6. RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
  7. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  8. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations

Elective units

28 units
  1. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  2. BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
  3. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  4. BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
  5. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  6. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  7. BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
  8. HLTAID011Provide first aid
  9. RIIBLA303EConduct underground development shotfiring
  10. RIIBLA304EConduct underground production shotfiring
  11. RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
  12. RIIBLA402EMonitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
  13. RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
  14. RIIERR404DApply and monitor underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems
  15. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  16. RIIMEX406DApply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment
  17. RIIRAI401DApply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
  18. RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
  19. RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
  20. RIISAM403ECommission/recommission plant
  21. RIIUND401EApply and monitor the ventilation management plan
  22. RIIWHS401ESupervise work in confined spaces
  23. RIIWHS403EApply the work health and safety management system
  24. TAEASS311Contribute to assessment
  25. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
  26. TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
  27. TAEASS412Assess competence
  28. TAEASS413Participate in assessment validation

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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