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 fifteen (15) units of competency made up of:
three (3) core units, and
twelve (12) elective units of which:
at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A
up to seven (7) may be chosen from group B and/or group C
up to one (1) unit may come 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 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 |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedues | |
Conduct local risk control | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Rehabilitate small mine site | |
Suppress dust in open-cut environment | |
Break oversize rock | |
Assess ground conditions | |
Conduct hydraulic excavator operations | |
Conduct wheel loader operations | |
Conduct belly dump truck operations | |
Conduct articulated truck operations | |
Conduct rigid haul truck operations | |
Operate small open cut mine equipment | |
Establish a mining claim | |
Plan small mine operations | |
Install underground shaft | |
Inspect small mines operations | |
Conduct materials extraction operations underground | |
Design and maintain pillar system and ground control | |
Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment | |
Move and position materials to form stockpiles | |
Maintain stockpiles | |
Install ground support | |
Prepare and perform manual scaling operations | |
Carry out natural area restoration works | |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | |
Implement revegetation works | |
Construct conservation earthworks | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents | |
Conduct lifting operations | |
Perform dogging | |
Perform basic rigging | |
Work safely at heights | |
Conduct conveyor operations | |
Respond to site based spills | |
Apply risk management processes | |
Apply operational maintenance skills | |
Service mine plant and equipment | |
Position and set up mobile lighting | |
Install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services | |
Group C | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Licence to perform dogging | |
Licence to perform rigging basic level | |
