RII20420 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

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RII20420 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

RII20420 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as entry-level operators, working in underground metalliferous mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision.
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 = 10
5 core units plus
5 elective units, of which:

at least 3 must be from Group A
no more than 2 may be from Group B
no more than 1 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
RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E   Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives
Group A
Unit code   Unit title
RIIBLA201E Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives
RIIMPO201E Operate roller/compactor underground
RIIMPO210E Conduct underground truck operations
RIIMPO333E Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIIPEO201E   Conduct conveyor operations
RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM212E Service mine plant and equipment
RIISRM302E Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIIUMM201D Install ground support
RIIUMM202D Install and maintain vent
RIIUMM203D Prepare and perform manual scaling operations
RIIUND201D Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems
RIIUND202E Operate from elevated work platform underground
RIIUND204D Refuel vehicles/machines underground
RIIUND208E Conduct skip operations
RIIUND209E Operate automated winder
RIIUND302E Conduct cage operations
RIIUND310E Apply shotcrete underground
RIIVEH203E   Operate light vehicle underground
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
RIIWMG202D Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations

Group B
Unit code   Unit title
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
RIIBEF201E Plan and organise work
RIIBEF202E Identify and rectify site operating problems
RIIBLA202F Support underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA203E Conduct mobile mixing of explosives
RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR205D   Apply initial response first aid
RIIHAN201E   Operate a forklift
RIIHAN203D Conduct lifting operations
RIIHAN206E Transport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208D Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN210D Perform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN212E Conduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIMPO334E   Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335E   Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills
RIISAM202E Isolate and access plant
RIISAM207E Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM301F   Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIIVEH306E   Operate a mine service vehicle
RIIWHS202E   Enter and work in confined spaces
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20415 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining.