Subjects
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 15
3 core units plus
12 elective units, of which:
at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A
no more than seven (7) may be chosen from Group B
no more than one (1) unit may come from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
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 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 | |
Conduct local risk control | |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Carry out natural area restoration works | |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | |
Implement revegetation works | |
Construct conservation earthworks | |
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 | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Work effectively with diversity | |
Licence to perform dogging | |
Licence to perform rigging basic level Prerequisite unit: | |
Provide first aid | |
Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents | |
Conduct lifting operations | |
Perform dogging | |
Perform basic rigging | |
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 | |
Work safely at heights | |
