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Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations

This qualification is for mine supervisors and deputies in underground coal mines. It covers leadership and applying safety plans for gas, ventilation, strata, inrush, spontaneous combustion, emergencies and mine transport. Deputies and supervisors with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII40420 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Deputies and supervisors in underground coal mines who want a formal qualification for their work.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Mine deputy
  • Underground coal mine supervisor
  • Shift supervisor
  • Mining 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. No more than two (2) may be chosen from Group C. No more than one (1) 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 both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. 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

10 units
  1. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  2. RIIERR402EApply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
  3. RIIMCU403EApply and monitor the gas management plan
  4. RIIMCU406EApply and monitor the inrush management plan
  5. RIIMCU407EApply and monitor the strata management plan
  6. RIIMCU408EApply the spontaneous combustion management plan
  7. RIIMEX406DApply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment
  8. RIIRAI401DApply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
  9. RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
  10. RIIUND401EApply and monitor the ventilation management plan

Elective units

25 units

Group A

  1. RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
  2. RIIBLA302EConduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines

Group B

  1. RIIMCU303EConduct continuous miner operations
  2. RIIMCU304EConduct shuttle car operations
  3. RIIMCU305EConduct outburst mining operations
  4. RIIMCU306EConduct shearer operations
  5. RIIMCU307EConduct longwall face equipment operations
  6. RIIMCU404EApply and monitor the gas drainage management plan
  7. RIIMCU405DApply and monitor the outburst management plan
  8. RIIMCU409Apply and monitor polymeric chemical management plans
  9. RIIRAI507DImplement the underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan
  10. RIIRAI510DImplement, monitor, rectify and report on interfaces between electrical and mechanical componentry

Group C

  1. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  2. BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
  3. BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
  4. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  5. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  6. BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
  7. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  8. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  9. RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
  10. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  11. RIIRIS301Apply risk management processes
  12. RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
  13. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations

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. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

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