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​RII30520 - Certificate III in Mining Exploration

​​Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as exploration geological technicians or mining geological technicians who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and/or contingency measures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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 = 13
5 core units  plus
8 elective units,  of which:
  • no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
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​All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
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 
HLTAID003                                     Provide first aid
RIICOM301E                                 Communicate information
RIIENV201E                                  Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS201E                                    Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E                                 Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives
Unit code                                       Unit title 
RIICAR301D                                  Rehabilitate exploration site
RIIEGS201D                                  Operate in isolated and remote situations
RIIEGS301E                                  Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
RIIEGS302D                                  Plan and undertake field trip
RIIEGS303E                                  Provide geological field assistance
RIIEGS304E                                  Mobilise equipment and materials
RIIEGS305E                                  Navigate in remote or trackless areas
RIIMPO319E                                 Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO334E                                 Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIRIS202E                                    Respond to site based spills
RIISAM209E                                 Carry out operational maintenance
RIISTD202D                                 Collect routine site samples
RIISTD301D                                 Take environmental samples and measurements
RIISTD302E                                  Process data and maintain accurate records
RIIVEH305F                                 Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII30515 Certificate III in Mining Exploration.

RII30520 - Certificate III in Mining Exploration