Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining - RII20320

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of entrylevel workers in underground coal mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in defined contexts working under direct supervision.

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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:

47.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.6%

Labourers

9.5%

Sales Workers

Industries

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

24.3%

Construction

15.5%

Other Services

12.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

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

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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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 Underground Coal Mining 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

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Surface Extraction and Processing

Metalliferous Mining

Mineral Exploration

Drilling

Certificate II

Underground Loader Operator

Mining Field Assistant

Certificate III

Mine Geology Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Minerals Process Plant Manager

Advanced Diploma

Drilling Manager

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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.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 11

9 core units plus

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

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

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.

Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIIERR203E	Escape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR205D	Apply initial response first aid
RIIGOV201E	Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIMCU217	Apply spontaneous combustion management measures
RIIMCU208E	Conduct basic strata control operations
RIIMCU214E	Conduct ventilation operations
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Unit code	Unit title
RIIERR201E	Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR204E	Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIMCU203D	Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204D	Conduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU205D	Conduct rotational drilling
RIIMCU210D	Conduct stonedusting operations
RIIMCU211D	Install and maintain explosion barriers
RIIMCU212E	Construct and maintain basic ventilation devices
RIIMCU216D	Maintain lamp cabin operations
RIIMCU218	Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMPO208F	Operate support equipment
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM207E	Apply operational maintenance skills
RIIUND207E	Conduct underground lifting operations
RIIUND209E	Operate automated winder
RIIVEH201E	Operate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202F	Operate a medium vehicle
RIIWMG202D	Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations

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