Course Code and Name:
RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Qualification Description:
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, 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:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules:
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 13
3 core units plus
10 elective units, of which:
- 1 must be from Group A
- 1 must be from Group B
- at least 3 must be from Group C
- no more than 3 may be from Group D
- 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:
Unit Code
Unit Title
RIIENV201E
Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS301E
Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS201E
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Elective Units:
Unit Code
Unit Title
RIICOM301E
Communicate information
RIICOM302D
Communicate workplace information
Unit Code
Unit Title
RIIGOV201E
Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIQUA201E
Maintain and monitor site quality standards
Unit Code
Unit Title
MSMPER300*
Issue work permits
RIIARO301
Work safely in autonomous environments
RIIARO302
Work safely with remotely piloted aircraft systems
RIIARO303
Operate equipment in autonomous environments
RIIARO304
Coordinate and interact with autonomous systems
RIIARO305
Build and maintain routes for autonomous operations
RIIARO306
Respond to obstructions to autonomous operations
RIIARO307
Activate and deactivate autonomous systems
RIIBHD301E
Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations
RIIHAN309F
Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMCO302D
Conduct surface miner operations
RIIMCO303E
Conduct auger miner operations
RIIMEX301D
Conduct dredging operations
RIIMEX302D
Assess ground conditions
RIIMEX303
Conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
RIIMPG301D
Control and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO206D
Conduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO301E
Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO302E
Conduct hydraulic shovel operations
RIIMPO303E
Conduct rope shovel operations
RIIMPO304E
Conduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO305F
Conduct coal stockpile dozer operations
RIIMPO306D
Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
RIIMPO308F
Conduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO309F
Conduct wheeled dozer operations
RIIMPO310F
Conduct grader operations
RIIMPO312E
Conduct scraper operations
RIIMPO313E
Conduct face loader operations
RIIMPO319E
Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO329F
Conduct dragline operations
RIIMPO331E
Conduct operations with stockpile dozer
RIIMPO334E
Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335E
Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIMPO336E
Conduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337E
Conduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338E
Conduct rigid haul truck operations
RIINHB307D
Conduct conventional core drilling
RIINHB330
Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
RIIPEO301E
Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPRO301D
Conduct crushing and screening plant operations
RIIPRO302D
Perform process control room operations
RIIPRO303D
Conduct sand wash plant operations
RIISAM301F
Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISRM301E
Blend stockpile materials
RIISRM302E
Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISRM303E
Move and position materials to form stockpiles
RIISRM304E
Maintain stockpiles
RIIVEH201E
Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH304E
Conduct tip truck operations
RIIVEH305F
Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIVEH307F
Operate a heavy rigid vehicle
Unit code
Unit title
AHCNAR303
Implement revegetation works
AHCSAW301
Construct conservation earthworks
BSBPUR301
Purchase goods and services
BSBSTR401
Promote innovation in team environments
BSBTWK301
Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLDG3001A
Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001A
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
CPCCLSF3001A*
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
MSL913004
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL924003
Process and interpret data
MSL943003
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL973013
Perform basic tests
MSMWHS201
Conduct hazard analysis
RIIBEF302E
Monitor site production activities
RIIBLA201E
Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205E
Store, handle and transport explosives
RIIBLA301E
Conduct surface shotfiring operations
RIIBLA305E
Conduct secondary blasting
RIIBLA307E
Conduct a blast survey
RIICRC310E
Construct and maintain roads
RIIERR301E
Respond to work site incidents
RIIERR302E
Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR308E
Extricate and transport people involved in incidents
RIIERR406
Provide support for rescue operations
RIIHAN208E
Perform dogging
RIIHAN301E
Operate elevating work platform
RIIHAN302D
Conduct intermediate scaffolding operations
RIIHAN304E
Conduct slewing crane operations
RIIHAN305D
Operate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIHAN307E
Operate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN311F
Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIPEO206D
Lay and recover cables and hoses
RIIRIS202E
Respond to site based spills
RIIRIS401E
Apply site risk management system
RIISAM303E
Shutdown dredge for operator maintenance
RIISAM304E
Install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
RIISAM306E
Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
RIISAM307E
Service and maintain crushers
RIISAM308E
Service and maintain screens
RIISAM309E
Service and maintain pumps
RIISTD301D
Take environmental samples and measurements
RIIVEH302E
Operate multi-combination vehicle
RIIVEH303F
Drive heavy combination vehicle
RIIVEH306E
Operate a mine service vehicle
RIIWHS301E
Conduct safety and health investigations
TLIC3004
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
TLID2022
Conduct weighbridge operations
TLILIC0002
Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
TLILIC0005
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
TLILIC0006
Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
TLILIC0010
Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
TLILIC2016
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
TLILIC3017
Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle
TLILIC3018
Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements.
| UNIT IN THIS QUALIFICATION | PREREQUISITE UNIT |
|---|---|
| CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level | CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level |
| MSMPER300 Issue work permits | MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis |
Qualification Mapping Information:
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII30115 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations.
Links:
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet – https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
