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Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining

This qualification is for managers of open cut and underground metal mines. It covers setting up and running key mine systems, including safety, explosives, the environment, emergencies, compliance, risk, services and infrastructure. Experienced mine managers may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII60115 Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Mine managers and senior leaders in metalliferous mining who want a formal qualification for their experience.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Mine manager
  • Mining operations manager
  • Underground manager
  • Mining director

Qualification structure

14 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover the skills for two specialist streams. The core and elective unit requirements of one of the following specialisations must be met for this qualification to be awarded. Open Cut. RII60120 Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Underground). To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut) the following packaging rules apply: 2 must be from Group A. At least 2 must be chosen from Group C. No more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Underground) the following packaging rules apply: 2 must be from Group B. At least 3 must be from Group C. No more than 1 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. RIIBLA602EEstablish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems
  2. RIIENV601EEstablish and maintain the environmental management system
  3. RIIERR601EEstablish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems
  4. RIIGOV601EEstablish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system
  5. RIIRAI601DEstablish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
  6. RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain risk management systems
  7. RIIUND602DEstablish and maintain mine services systems
  8. RIIWHS601EEstablish and maintain the WHS management system

Elective units

18 units

Group A

  1. RIIMEX602DEstablish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
  2. RIIMEX604DEstablish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems

Group B

  1. RIIMEX603DEstablish and maintain underground mining ground control and stable mining systems
  2. RIIUND601EEstablish and maintain ventilation management systems

Group C

  1. BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
  2. BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
  3. BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
  4. BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
  5. BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
  6. BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategies
  7. RIIBEF601EConduct business negotiations
  8. RIIBEF602EEstablish and evaluate operational performance management systems
  9. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  10. RIILAT601EManage group processes
  11. RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
  12. RIISAM601EEstablish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems
  13. RIISRM601EEstablish and maintain stockpile management systems
  14. RIIWMG601DEstablish and maintain water management system

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, regulatory or certification considerations 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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