RII30320 - Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining

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RII30320 - Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining

RII30320 - Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as shot firers, drillers and production operators, working in underground metalliferous mining, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
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.
The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for four specialist and one general underground metalliferous mining streams.

The core and elective unit requirements of one of the following streams must be met for this qualification to be awarded.

harge Up
Development
Production
Services and Infrastructure
General

The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:

RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Charge Up)
RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Development)
RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Production)
RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Services and Infrastructure)
RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (General)

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Charge Up) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 14
6 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

at least 4 must be from Group A
no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Development) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 14
6 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

at least 4 must be from Group B
no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Production) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 14
6 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

at least 4 must be from Group C
no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (Services and Infrastructure) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 14
6 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

at least 4 must be from Group D
no more than 4 may be from Group E and/or Group F
no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (General) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 14
6 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

at least 4 must be from Group E
no more than 4 may be from Group F
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 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
RIICOM301E   Communicate information
RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIMEX302D   Assess ground conditions
RIIQUA201E   Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Electives
Group A (Charge Up)
Unit code Unit title
RIIBLA201E   Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA202F   Support underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives
RIIBLA303E   Conduct underground development shotfiring
RIIBLA304E Conduct underground production shotfiring
RIIBLA305E Conduct secondary blasting
RIIBLA401E   Manage blasting operations

Group B (Development)
Unit code   Unit title
RIIBHD302E   Conduct underground development drilling
RIIBHD303E   Conduct long hole drilling
RIIMPO333E Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIINHB312D Conduct raise boring
RIIUMM303D   Conduct hand held mining
RIIUMM306D   Conduct mechanical scaling
RIIUND307D Conduct tele-remote operations
RIIUND309D Conduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation
RIIUND310E Apply shotcrete underground

Group C (Production)
Unit code Unit title
RIIBEF302E   Monitor site production activities
RIIBHD303E Conduct long hole drilling
RIIHAN304E Conduct slewing crane operations
RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN310E Conduct crane operations underground
RIIHAN311F Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMPG301D Control and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO307E   Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
RIIMPO333E Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIIMPO334E   Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335E   Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIINHB312D   Conduct raise boring
RIIUMM303D Conduct hand held mining
RIIUND307D Conduct tele-remote operations
RIIVEH306E Operate a mine service vehicle

Group D (Services and Infrastructure)
Unit code Unit title
RIIBEF301D   Run on-site operations
RIIBEF401E   Manage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIIMPG301D   Control and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMSM307D Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment
RIINHB312D Conduct raise boring
RIISAM306E   Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
RIISAM307E   Service and maintain crushers
RIISRM302E   Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIIUMM304D   Construct and maintain underground roads
RIIUMM305D   Install and remove a secondary fan
RIIUMM307D   Maintain underground stockpiles
RIIUND301E Operate manual winder
RIIUND302E Conduct cage operations
RIIUND303E Operate winder for shaft sinking

Group E (General 1)
Unit code   Unit title
BSBOPS402   Coordinate business operational plans
RIIBEF301D Run on-site operations
RIIBEF401E Manage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIIBHD302E   Conduct underground development drilling
RIIBHD303E Conduct long hole drilling
RIIBLA303E Conduct underground development shotfiring
RIIBLA304E Conduct underground production shotfiring
RIIBLA305E Conduct secondary blasting
RIIMPG301D Control and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO307E Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
RIIMPO333E Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIINHB312D Conduct raise boring
RIISAM202E   Isolate and access plant
RIISAM306E   Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
RIISAM307E   Service and maintain crushers
RIISRM302E   Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIIUMM303D   Conduct hand held mining
RIIUMM304D   Construct and maintain underground roads
RIIUMM305D   Install and remove a secondary fan
RIIUMM306D   Conduct mechanical scaling
RIIUMM307D   Maintain underground stockpiles
RIIUND205E Respond to a workforce incident
RIIUND301E Operate manual winder
RIIUND302E Conduct cage operations
RIIUND303E Operate winder for shaft sinking
RIIUND305D Recover underground equipment
RIIUND307D   Conduct tele-remote operations
RIIUND309D   Conduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation
RIIVEH306E Operate a mine service vehicle
RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations

Group F (General 2)
Unit code   Unit title
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300* Issue work permits
MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
RIIBEF302E Monitor site production activities
RIIBLA201E Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives
RIICAR302D   Rehabilitate small mine site
RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR204E Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIHAN304E   Conduct slewing crane operations
RIIHAN309F   Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN310E   Conduct crane operations underground
RIIHAN311F   Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMPO334E Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335E Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIRIS202E   Respond to site based spills
RIISTD301D   Take environmental samples and measurements
RIIUND310E Apply shot-crete underground
TLILIC0010 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements.