Diploma of Minerals Processing
This qualification is for managers of metal and coal processing plants. It covers planning, customer service, continuous improvement, environmental and water management plans, emergency systems, legal compliance and risk. Plant managers with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII50315 Diploma of Minerals Processing (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Managers and senior staff in metal or coal processing plants who want their experience formally recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Process plant manager
- Processing manager
- Plant superintendent
- Operations manager
Qualification structure
16 units in total. The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least six (6) must be chosen from the electives. No more than two (2) units may come 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
8 units- BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
- BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
- RIICOM301ECommunicate information
- RIIENV501EImplement and maintain environmental management plans
- RIIERR503DImplement emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIGOV501EIdentify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
- RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
- RIIWMG501DImplement the site water management plan
Elective units
15 units- BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
- BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
- BSBHRM523Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
- BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
- BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
- BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
- RIIENV502EUndertake process or project environmental impact assessments
- RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- RIIPRO502DDevelop, implement and maintain process control systems
- RIIRAI501DImplement mine transport systems and production equipment
- RIIRAI503DImplement site services and infrastructure systems
- RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
- RIIWBP502DPlan and monitor recycled material operations
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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