Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following 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 be chosen come from group A
up to two (2) may be chosen from group B and/or group C
up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate II or Certificate III level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course.
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
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 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 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedues | |
Maintain and monitor site quality standards | |
Conduct local risk control | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
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 | |
Conduct underground load, haul and dump operations | |
Conduct underground truck operations | |
Conduct conveyor operations | |
Operate light vehicle underground | |
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 | |
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 | |
Unit code | Unit title |
HLTAID003 | Provide 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 skid steer loader operations using attachments | |
Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments | |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Work safely at heights | |
Respond to site based spills | |
Isolate and access plant | |
Apply operational maintenance skills | |
Service mine plant and equipment | |
Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment | |
Operate mine service vehicle | |
Group C | |
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Licence to perform dogging | |
Licence to perform rigging basic level | |
Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | |
Licence to operate a forklift truck | |
Licence to operate a bridge and gantry train | |
Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) |