RII20320 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level workers in underground coal mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in defined contexts working under direct supervision.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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
Total number of units = 11
9 core units plus
2 elective units of which no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level workers in underground coal mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in defined contexts working under direct supervision.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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
Total number of units = 11
9 core units plus
2 elective units of which no more than one (1) 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.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
Core units of competency
Unit code Unit title
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIMCU217 Apply spontaneous combustion management measures
RIIMCU208E Conduct basic strata control operations
RIIMCU214E Conduct ventilation operations
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Unit code Unit title
RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR204E Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIMCU203D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU205D Conduct rotational drilling
RIIMCU210D Conduct stone-dusting operations
RIIMCU211D Install and maintain explosion barriers
RIIMCU212E Construct and maintain basic ventilation devices
RIIMCU216D Maintain lamp cabin operations
RIIMCU218 Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMPO208F Operate support equipment
RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills
RIISAM207E Apply operational maintenance skills
RIIUND207E Conduct underground lifting operations
RIIUND209E Operate automated winder
RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202F Operate a medium vehicle
RIIWMG202D Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to RII20315 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
Core units of competency
Unit code Unit title
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIMCU217 Apply spontaneous combustion management measures
RIIMCU208E Conduct basic strata control operations
RIIMCU214E Conduct ventilation operations
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Unit code Unit title
RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR204E Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIMCU203D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU205D Conduct rotational drilling
RIIMCU210D Conduct stone-dusting operations
RIIMCU211D Install and maintain explosion barriers
RIIMCU212E Construct and maintain basic ventilation devices
RIIMCU216D Maintain lamp cabin operations
RIIMCU218 Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMPO208F Operate support equipment
RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills
RIISAM207E Apply operational maintenance skills
RIIUND207E Conduct underground lifting operations
RIIUND209E Operate automated winder
RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202F Operate a medium vehicle
RIIWMG202D Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to RII20315 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining.
