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Diploma of Surface Operations Management

This qualification is for managers of open cut coal mines, metal mines and quarries. It covers planning work, choosing equipment and roles, keeping the workplace safe, legal compliance and systems to control risk. Experienced mine and quarry managers may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII50115 Diploma of Surface Operations Management (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Mine and quarry managers, or people moving into these roles, who want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Quarry manager
  • Mine manager
  • Quarry operations manager
  • Operations manager
  • Production manager

Qualification structure

13 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least 4 must be from Group A. No more than 5 may be from Group B. 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

3 units
  1. BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
  2. RIIGOV501EIdentify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
  3. RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk

Elective units

50 units

Group A

  1. RIIENV501EImplement and maintain environmental management plans
  2. RIIERR503DImplement emergency preparedness and response systems
  3. RIIMEX405EApply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
  4. RIIMEX501DImplement pit plan
  5. RIIMEX502DImplement systems and methods of mining
  6. RIIMEX503EManage dredging operations
  7. RIIMEX504Implement the ground control management plan
  8. RIIMPO502DManage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
  9. RIIPRO501DImplement site processing plant operations
  10. RIIPRO502DDevelop, implement and maintain process control systems
  11. RIIRAI501DImplement mine transport systems and production equipment
  12. RIIRAI502DDevelop and implement site plant and resource management plan
  13. RIIRAI503DImplement site services and infrastructure systems
  14. RIIRAI504DSelect and install surface plant and equipment
  15. RIIRAI505DImplement the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  16. RIIRAI506DImplement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system
  17. RIIRAI508EImplement mine services systems
  18. RIIRAI509DImplement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems
  19. RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
  20. RIISDM501DConduct mine surveying operations
  21. RIISRM501EImplement stockpile management plans
  22. RIISRM502EDesign stockpile formations and reclaiming systems
  23. RIIWBP501DImplement site waste and by-product management plan
  24. RIIWBP502DPlan and monitor recycled material operations
  25. RIIWHS404EImplement and monitor health and hygiene management systems
  26. RIIWMG501DImplement the site water management plan

Group B

  1. BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  2. BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
  3. BSBHRM523Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
  4. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  5. BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
  6. BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
  7. BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
  8. BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
  9. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
  10. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  11. RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
  12. RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
  13. RIIBLA403Design blasts
  14. RIIBLA602EEstablish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems
  15. RIICCR401EDevelop and maintain positive community relations
  16. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  17. RIIENV502EUndertake process or project environmental impact assessments
  18. RIIERR504EManage major incidents and emergencies
  19. RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
  20. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  21. RIIPRM501EImplement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts
  22. RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
  23. RIISAM501EImplement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans
  24. 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, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.

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