RII30220 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations

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RII30220 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations

RII30220 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations

Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled workers, including production operators, working in underground coal mines, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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
Successful completion of the following or equivalent:

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situation unaided
RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIMCU217 Apply spontaneous combustion management measures

RIIMCU208E Conduct basic strata control operations
RIIMCU214E Conduct ventilation operations
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures.

Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Specialisations
The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for the following four (4) specialisations:
Specialisation 1 – Continuous Mining Operations
Specialisation 2 – High Wall Mining Operations
Specialisation 3 – Longwall Operations
Specialisation 4 – Services
The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) stream must be met for this qualification to be awarded.
All elective units chosen 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 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be chosen 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.
To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Continuous Mining Operations) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 11
3 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group A
at least three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group B
up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (High Wall Mining Operations) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 9
3 core units plus
6 elective units, of which:

three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group C
at least one (1) must be chosen from the electives in Group D
up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Longwall Operations) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 12
3 core units plus
9 elective units, of which:

three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group E
at least three (3) must be chosen from the electives in Group F
up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 12
3 core units plus
9 elective units, of which:

at least two (2) must be chosen from the electives in Group G
at least four (4) must be chosen from the electives in Group H
up to two (3) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Core units of competency
Unit code   Unit title
RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
RIIRIS301E   Apply risk management processes
RIIUND207E Conduct underground lifting operations
Electives
Group A (Continuous Mining Operations)
Unit code Unit title
RIIMCU210D Conduct stonedusting operations
RIIMCU301E Conduct specialised strata control operations
RIIMCU303E   Conduct continuous miner operations

Group B (Continuous Mining Operations)
Unit code   Unit title
RIIENV301E   Conduct atmospheric monitoring
RIIMCU201D   Operate power tram
RIIMCU202D   Conduct tracked vehicle/plant operations
RIIMCU203D   Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204D   Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU213E Conduct feeder breaker operations
RIIMCU304E   Conduct shuttle car operations
RIIMCU305E   Conduct outburst mining operations
RIIMCU309E   Operate breaker line supports
RIIMCU310E Conduct flexible conveyor train (FCT) operations
RIIMCU401E   Conduct special roadway operations

Group C (High Wall Mining Operations)
Unit code   Unit title
RIIENV301E Conduct atmospheric monitoring
RIIPEO202E Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPEO301E Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations

Group D (High Wall Mining Operations)
Unit code Unit title
RIIHAN201E   Operate a forklift
RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations

Group E (Longwall Operations)
Unit code   Unit title
RIIMCU215D Operate longwall ancillary equipment
RIIMCU306E Conduct shearer operations
RIIMCU307E Conduct longwall face equipment operations

Group F (Longwall Operations)
Unit code Unit title
RIIENV301E   Conduct atmospheric monitoring
RIIMCU201D   Operate power tram
RIIMCU202D   Conduct tracked vehicle/plant operations
RIIMCU203D   Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204D   Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU210D   Conduct stonedusting operations
RIIMCU301E Conduct specialised strata control operations
RIIMCU308E   Install and recover longwall equipment

Group G (Services)
Unit code   Unit title
RIIENV301E Conduct atmospheric monitoring
RIIMCU301E   Conduct specialised strata control operations
RIIMCU302F   Construct and maintain ventilation devices
RIIMCU308E   Install and recover longwall equipment
RIIUND201D Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems

Group H (Services)
Unit code Unit title
RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN307E Operate a vehicle loading crane
RIIMCU201D   Operate power tram
RIIMCU203D Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204D   Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU206D Install, maintain and recover gas drainage systems
RIIMCU207D   Install, maintain and recover electrical services
RIIMCU209E   Conduct roadway maintenance
RIIMCU210D Conduct stonedusting operations
RIIMCU218   Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMCU312   Conduct polymeric chemical operations in underground coal mining
RIIMCU313   Mix and pump polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMCU314   Transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMCU401E Conduct special roadway operations
RIIMPO307E Conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
RIINHB304E Conduct reverse circulation drilling operations
RIINHB310D Conduct surface directional drilling
RIISAM304E Install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
RIIUND208E Conduct skip operations
RIIUND209E Operate automated winder
RIIUND301E Operate manual winder
RIIUND302E Conduct cage operations
RIIUND303E Operate winder for shaft sinking

Group I (General Underground Coal Operations)
Unit code Unit title
AURKTJ011   Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres
AURKTJ012   Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies
RIIBLA202F   Support underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA204E   Store, handle and transport explosives in underground coal mines
RIIBLA302E   Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines
RIICOM301E   Communicate information
RIIERR204E Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents
RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
RIIERR304D Control emergencies and critical situations
RIIERR305E Control underground fires
RIIERR306E   Conduct underground searches
RIIERR307E   Extricate casualties from underground incidents
RIIERR308E   Extricate and transport people involved in incidents
RIIERR309D Establish and operate from fresh air base
RIIERR310D Provide support for rescue operations
RIIHAN201E Operate a forklift
RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN210D   Perform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN212E   Conduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN301E   Operate elevating work platform
RIIHAN302D Conduct intermediate scaffolding operations
RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIMCU311E Monitor control processes
RIIMPO208F Operate support equipment
RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202E   Respond to site based spills
RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207E Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM212E Service mine plant and equipment
RIISAM301F Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISAM315A Manage tyre, wheel and rim assembly applications
RIIUND205E   Respond to a workforce incident
RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202F Operate a medium vehicle
RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations

Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to RII30218 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations.