​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:
  • ​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.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
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.
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