RII20220 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry-level operators in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
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.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 9
4 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry-level operators in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
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.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 9
4 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:
- at least 1 must be from Group A
- at least 2 must be from Group B
- no more than 2 may be 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.
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 of competency
Unit code Unit title
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Group A
Unit code Unit title
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards
Group B
Unit code Unit title
RIIBLA203E Conduct mobile mixing of explosives
RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid
RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIMEX201E Suppress dust in open-cut environments
RIIMEX203D Break oversize rock
RIIMEX204D Conduct workboat/barge operations
RIIMPO205E Operate roller/compactor
RIIMPO206D Conduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208F Operate support equipment
RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations
RIIPEO201E Conduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO202E Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPEO203D Conduct stacker operations
RIIPEO206D Lay and recover cables and hoses
RIIPRO201D Conduct crushing operations
RIIPRO202D Conduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO203D Operate programmable logic control systems
RIIPRO205D Conduct blending plant operations
RIISAM202E Isolate and access plant
RIISAM212E Service mine plant and equipment
RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWMG201D Conduct dewatering activities in surface operations
Group C
Unit code Unit title
AHCNAR201 Carry out natural area restoration works
AHCNAR303 Implement revegetation works
AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks
BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling
RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIHAN201E Operate a forklift
RIIHAN203E Conduct lifting operations
RIIHAN206E Transport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN210D Perform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN212E Conduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills
RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207E Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM208E Perform plant operational maintenance
RIISAM213E Position and set up mobile lighting
RIISTD202D Collect routine site samples
RIIVEH202F Operate a medium vehicle
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
TLID2022 Conduct weighbridge operations
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20215 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations.
