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 thirteen (13) units of competency made up of:
nine (9) core units, and
four (4) elective units of which:
one (1) must be chosen from group A, and,
at least one (1) must be chosen from group B, and,
up to two (2) may be chosen from group C, and,
up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma 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 RII 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 |
Apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems | |
Apply and monitor the gas management plan | |
Apply and monitor the inrush 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 | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Support underground shotfiring operations | |
Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines | |
Group B | |
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 | |
Recover equipment | |
Group C | |
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 | |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
Develop work priorities | |
Communicate information | |
Lead rescue team | |
Managing and coordinating spill responses | |
Conduct safety and health investigations | |
