Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation - RII20120

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Average Course Duration: 7 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals working in the resources and infrastructure industries who perform mainly routine tasks and procedures, using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, and taking some responsibility for the quality of the work outcomes.

This is a pathway qualification and that prepares individuals to successfully undertake a sectorspecified Certificate III from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

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Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

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Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

41.5%

Labourers

21.2%

Technicians and Trades Workers

11.7%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

24.1%

Accommodation and Food Services

19.1%

Construction

9.8%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Resources and Infrastructure Career Pathway

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Resources and Infrastructure.

Stream

Civil Construction

Surface Extraction and Processing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Metalliferous Mining

Drilling

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 9

4 core units plus

5 elective units of which:

at least three (3) must be chosen from Group A

no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group B

no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

There is one prerequisite in the 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
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIIENV201E	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIIERR201E	Conduct fire team operations
RIIHAN201E	Operate a forklift
RIIHAN208E	Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E	Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN211D	Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIISAM201E	Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM202E	Isolate and access plant
RIISAM203E	Use hand and power tools
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207E	Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISTD201D	Read and interpret maps
RIIVEH201E	Operate a light vehicle
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
BSBITU111	Operate a personal digital device
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBDIV301	Work effectively with diversity
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
RIIBEF201E	Plan and organise work
RIICCM203D	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIIGOV201E	Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights
RIIWHS205E	Control traffic with stop-slow bat

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