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 twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
nine (9) core units,
three (3) 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 one (1) may be chosen from group C, and,
up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced 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 |
Implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems | |
Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan | |
Implement the gas management plan | |
Implement the inrush management plan | |
Implement the strata management plan | |
Implement mine transport systems and production equipment | |
Implement site services and infrastructure systems | |
Carry out the risk management processes | |
Implement the ventilation management plan | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines | |
Support underground shotfiring operations | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
Communicate information | |
Implement the gas drainage management plan | |
Implement the outburst management plan | |
Conduct safety and health investigations | |
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system | |
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts | |
Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system | |
Group C | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage budgets and financial plans | |
Build and sustain an innovative work environment | |
Develop a workplace learning environment | |
Manage operational plan | |
Facilitate continuous improvement | |
Plan small business finances | |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development | |
Ensure team effectiveness | |
Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems | |
Manage and coordinate spill response |