Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
This qualification is for mine managers and mining engineering managers in underground coal mines. It covers setting up and running key mine systems, such as gas, ventilation, strata, inrush, spontaneous combustion, emergencies and compliance. Experienced coal mine managers may be able to have their work recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII60315 Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Managers and senior leaders in underground coal mines who want a formal qualification for their experience.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Coal mine manager
- Mining engineering manager
- Underground mine manager
- Mining director
Qualification structure
13 units in total. At least one (1) must be chosen from Group A. No more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B. No more than two (2) 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 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- RIIERR602EEstablish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIGOV601EEstablish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system
- RIIMCU601EEstablish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems
- RIIMCU602EEstablish and maintain gas management systems
- RIIMCU605EEstablish and maintain inrush management systems
- RIIMCU606EEstablish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems
- RIIRAI603EEstablish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment
- RIIRAI604EEstablish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems
- RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain risk management systems
- RIIUND601EEstablish and maintain ventilation management systems
Elective units
18 unitsGroup A
- RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
- RIIBLA302EConduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines
Group B
- BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
- BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
- BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
- BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategies
- BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
- BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
- RIIBEF601EConduct business negotiations
- RIIENV601EEstablish and maintain the environmental management system
- RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- RIIMCU603DEstablish and maintain the gas drainage management plan
- RIIMCU604DEstablish and maintain the outburst management plan
- RIIRAI605DEstablish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system
- RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
- RIIUND603DManage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system
- RIIWHS601EEstablish and maintain the WHS 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
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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