This qualification reflects the role of employees such as mine supervisor, team leader or deputy, in an underground coal mine who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.
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.
Note about regulations: 
RIIMCU406A is Mandatory in NSW.
Successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:
nine (9) mandatory units, and
four (4) elective units of which:
at least one (1) must come from the specified electives listed below
up to three (3) from the general electives listed below
up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level from this, or any other Training Package
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Mandatory units of competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Support underground shotfiring operations(minimum requirement in Queensland) | |
OR | |
Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines(Mandatory in NSW) | |
Apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems | |
Apply and monitor the gas management plan | |
Apply and monitor the strata management plan | |
Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan | |
Apply and monitor mine transport system and production equipment | |
Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems | |
Carry out the risk management processes | |
Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan | |
Specified electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Conduct continuous miner operations | |
Conduct shuttle car operations | |
Conduct outburst mining operations | |
Conduct shearer operations | |
Conduct longwall face equipment operations | |
Conduct special roadway operations | |
Apply and monitor the gas drainage management plan | |
Apply and monitor the outburst management plan | |
Apply and monitor the inrush management plan (Mandatory in NSW) | |
Recover equipment | |
General electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Promote innovation in a team environment | |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Show leadership in the workplace | |
Implement operational plan | |
Implement continuous improvement | |
Monitor a safe workplace | |
Develop work priorities | |
Communicate information | |
Lead rescue team | |
Conduct safety and health investigations | |
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 | provide clear and direct feedback listen carefully to instructions and information read and interpret project plans and safety signs calculate basic weights, distances and volumes complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues negotiate project details with clients network with other professionals working in the same field adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds |
Teamwork | plan and lead team performance and operations coordinate project activities and timelines with clients work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds provide feedback and advice to staff participate in site-wide planning and coordination activities |
Problem-solving | re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities work with staff to solve problems and coordinate team members’ responsibilities and activities work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues participate in ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones |
Initiative and enterprise | act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance |
Planning and organising | manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes |
Self-management | take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved understand the standard of work expected at the work site proactively manage team performance develop trust and confidence in staff and customers |
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 participate in and, where appropriate, lead change processes work with staff to create learning and development plans prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions |
Technology | apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc) use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities |