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 eighteen (18) units of competency made up of:
seven (7) core units, and
eleven (11) elective units of which:
at least six (6) must be chosen from group A
up to five (5) must be chosen from group B
up to one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course.
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
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 |
Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | |
HLTAID003 | Provide First Aid |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | |
Maintain and monitor site quality standards | |
Conduct local risk control | |
Collect routine site samples | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Provide field support services | |
Rehabilitate exploration site | |
Operate in isolated and remote situations | |
Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment | |
Plan and undertake field trip | |
Provide geological field assistance | |
Mobilise equipment and materials | |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas | |
Prepare drill site | |
Process data and maintain accurate records | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Respond to site based spills | |
Carry out operational maintenance | |
Take environmental samples and measurements | |
Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle | |
