​RII20620 - Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration

​Qualification DescriptionThis qualification reflects the role of entry level workers working in a mining exploration team or as a pit technician, who undertakes a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry RequirementsNil
Packaging RulesThe following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 14
5 core units  plus
9 elective units,  of which:
  • at least eight (8) must be chosen from the electives below
  • 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.
​All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. 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
RIICOM201E                                Communicate in the workplace
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 
AHCNAR201                               Carry out natural area restoration works
AHCNAR303                               Implement revegetation works
AHCSAW201                              Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSAW301                              Construct conservation earthworks
BSBDIV301                                  Work effectively with diversity
CPPSIS3016                               Provide field support services for surveying and spatial projects
RIIEGS201D                                Operate in isolated and remote situations
RIIEGS202E                                Conduct field work
RIIEGS301D                               Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
RIIEGS304E                                Mobilise equipment and materials
RIIEGS305E                                Navigate in remote or trackless areas
RIIERR202E                                Contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations
RIIQUA201E                               Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202E                                 Respond to site based spills
RIISTD202D                               Collect routine site samples
RIIVEH305F                               Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20615 Certificate II in Mining / Field Exploration.
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