Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations - RII20220

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2450

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Average Course Duration: 9 Months

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entrylevel operators in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

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 qualification.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

44%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.4%

Labourers

10.9%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

22.3%

Construction

13.4%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.9%

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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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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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 Surface Extraction Operations 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

Surface Extraction and Processing

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Metalliferous Mining

Drilling

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Minerals Process Plant Manager

Advanced Diploma

Drilling Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

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

The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Total number of units = 9

4 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

at least 1 must be from Group A

at least 2 must be from Group B

no more than 2 may be from Group C

no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently 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, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported 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 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
BSBSUS211	Participate in sustainable work practices
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
RIIGOV201E	Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBLA203E	Conduct mobile mixing of explosives
RIIERR205D	Apply initial response first aid
RIIERR302E	Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIMEX201E	Suppress dust in open-cut environments
RIIMEX203D	Break oversize rock
RIIMEX204D	Conduct workboat/barge operations
RIIMPO205E	Operate roller/compactor
RIIMPO206D	Conduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208F	Operate support equipment
RIIMPO338E	Conduct rigid haul truck operations
RIIPEO201E	Conduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO202E	Provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPEO203D	Conduct stacker operations
RIIPEO206D	Lay and recover cables and hoses
RIIPRO201D	Conduct crushing operations
RIIPRO202D	Conduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO203D	Operate programmable logic control systems
RIIPRO205D	Conduct blending plant operations
RIISAM202E	Isolate and access plant
RIISAM212E	Service mine plant and equipment
RIIVEH201E	Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH305F	Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWMG201D	Conduct dewatering activities in surface operations
Group C
Unit code	Unit title
AHCNAR201	Carry out natural area restoration works
AHCNAR303	Implement revegetation works
AHCSAW201	Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSAW301	Construct conservation earthworks
BSBTEC101	Operate digital devices
BSBTWK301	Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIICCM208D	Carry out basic levelling
RIIENV201E	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIHAN201E	Operate a forklift
RIIHAN203E	Conduct lifting operations
RIIHAN206E	Transport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208E	Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E	Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN210D	Perform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN211D	Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN212E	Conduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207E	Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM208E	Perform plant operational maintenance
RIISAM213E	Position and set up mobile lighting
RIISTD202D	Collect routine site samples
RIIVEH202F	Operate a medium vehicle
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights
TLID2022	Conduct weighbridge operations

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