The Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining reflects the role of open cut or underground metalliferous mine managers who perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
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.
Successful completion of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
Mandatory Units
for Open Cut: eight (8) mandatory units of competency, plus two (2) Technical Management units as listed
for Underground: eight (8) mandatory units of competency, plus three (3) Technical Management units as listed
Elective Units
for Open Cut: four (4) elective units of which all four (4) units are drawn from the specified electives units listed, OR
at least two (2) units are drawn from the specified elective units listed, and
up to two (2) units from elsewhere in this or any other Training Package
for Underground: three (3) elective units, of which all three (3) units are drawn from the specified elective units listed, OR
at least two (2) units are drawn from the specified elective units listed, and
up to one (1) unit, at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level, from elsewhere in this or any other Training Package
Units chosen must be relevant to job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Note: A maximum of two (2) units of competency for Open Cut Mining; and a maximum of one (1) unit of competency for Underground Mining, relevant to the job function, may be drawn from elsewhere in this Training Package, or any other endorsed Training Package.
Mandatory for both Open Cut and Underground | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Establish and maintain a blasting system | |
Establish and maintain the environmental management system | |
Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems | |
Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system | |
Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety management system | |
Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems | |
Establish and maintain the risk management system | |
Establish and maintain mine services systems | |
Mandatory - Open Cut Mining Technical Management | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems | |
Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems | |
Mandatory - Underground Mining Technical Management | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Establish and maintain underground mining ground control and stable mining systems | |
Establish and maintain underground product haulage and transport systems | |
Establish and maintain the ventilation management system | |
Elective | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage knowledge and information | |
Provide leadership across the organisation | |
Manage innovation and continuous improvement | |
Develop and implement strategic plans | |
Develop and implement a business plan | |
Direct procurement and contracting for a project program | |
Conduct business negotiations | |
Establish and evaluate operational performance management systems | |
Manage decision making process | |
Resource site plans and objectives | |
Manage group processes | |
Establish, implement and maintain operational management plans | |
Establish and maintain mine closure management systems | |
Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance system | |
Establish and maintain the stockpile management system | |
Establish and maintain waste and by-product management system | |
Establish and maintain water management system | |
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 |
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 provide feedback and advice to staff lead site-wide planning and coordination activities |
Problem-solving | re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues manage the 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 lead change and continuous improvement processes manage 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) computer technology is used to monitor and communicate project status use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities |
