This qualification reflects the role of individuals, such as an operator working in an underground metalliferous mine, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision.
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of ten (10) units of competency made up of:
five (5) Core units, and
five (5) elective units of which:
at least three (3) must come from the Group A electives listed below
up to two (2) from the Group B electives listed below
up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level II or III in this, or any other Training Package.
Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Core units of competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedues | |
Maintain and monitor site quality standards | |
Conduct local risk control | |
Group A electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Work effectively with others | |
Identify and rectify site operating problems | |
Support shotfiring operations | |
Store, handle and transport explosives | |
Operate roller/compactor underground | |
Undertake towing underground | |
RIIMPO333 | Conduct underground load, haul and dump operations |
Conduct underground truck operations | |
Conduct conveyor operations | |
Use hand and power tools | |
Cut, weld and bend materials | |
Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations | |
Install ground support | |
Install and maintain vent | |
Prepare and perform manual scaling operations | |
Conduct wet filling activities | |
Install and remove a secondary fan | |
Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems | |
Operate from elevated work platform underground | |
RIIUND310 | Apply shot-crete underground |
Refuel vehicles/machines underground | |
Conduct skip operations | |
Operate automated winder | |
Conduct cage operations | |
Operate light vehicle underground | |
Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations | |
Group B electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Apply first aid | |
Plan and organise work | |
Support underground shotfiring operations | |
Conduct mobile mixing of explosives | |
Escape from a hazardous situation unaided | |
Apply initial response First Aid | |
Suppress airborne contaminants | |
Operate a forklift | |
Conduct lifting operations | |
Transport plant, equipment and personnel | |
Operate personnel and materials hoists | |
Perform dogging | |
Perform basic rigging | |
Perform intermediate rigging operations | |
Conduct non-slewing crane operations | |
Operate a gantry or overhead crane | |
Conduct operations with skid steer loader | |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Work safely at heights | |
Isolate and access plant | |
Apply operational maintenance skills | |
Service mine plant and equipment | |
Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment | |
Operate mine service vehicle | |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | speak clearly and directly listen carefully to instructions and information read and interpret work instructions and safety signs calculate basic weights, distances and volumes complete incident and maintenance reports |
Teamwork | apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context contribute to the planning and execution of operations work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion |
Problem-solving | adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions participate in team solutions to safety issues |
Initiative and enterprise | independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions identify and assess risks in the workplace |
Planning and organising | manage time and priorities to complete work identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done |
Self-management | take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time understand the standard of work expected at a work site |
Learning | be willing to learn new ways of working seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures |
Technology | use technology to monitor and report on work progress use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc) operate equipment safely |
