Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
This qualification is for mine managers and mining engineering managers in open cut coal mines. It covers pit planning, ground control and slope stability, haulage, explosives, emergencies, the environment, compliance and risk. Experienced open cut managers may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- RII60720 Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Managers and senior leaders in open cut coal mines who want a formal qualification for their experience.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Open cut mine manager
- Coal mine manager
- Mining engineering manager
- Mine operations manager
Qualification structure
13 units in total. At least three (3) must be chosen from Group A. No more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B. No more than two (2) units 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
8 units- RIIENV601EEstablish and maintain the environmental management system
- RIIERR601EEstablish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIBLA602EEstablish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems
- RIIGOV601EEstablish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system
- RIIMEX601DPlan pit development
- RIIMEX602DEstablish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
- RIIMEX604DEstablish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems
- RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain risk management systems
Elective units
24 unitsGroup A
- RIIERR504EManage major incidents and emergencies
- RIIQUA601EEstablish and maintain a quality system
- RIIRAI601DEstablish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
- RIIRAI603EEstablish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment
- RIIRAI604EEstablish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems
- RIISAM601EEstablish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems
- RIISRM601EEstablish and maintain stockpile management systems
- RIIUND602DEstablish and maintain mine services systems
- RIIWMG601DEstablish and maintain water management system
- RIIWHS601EEstablish and maintain the WHS management system
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
- RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- RIIRAI602DEstablish and maintain mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems
- RIIRAI609DEstablish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system
- RIIRAI610DEstablish and maintain mechanical standard/engineering practices for transport/production equipment
- RIIRAI611DEstablish and maintain a surface mine mechanical plant management system
- RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
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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