Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining - RII20420

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as entrylevel operators, working in underground metalliferous mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, 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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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

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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 Underground Metalliferous 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

Metalliferous Mining

Certificate II

Underground Loader Operator

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Minerals Process Plant Manager

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Surface Extraction and Processing

Mineral Exploration

Drilling

Coal Mining

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 = 10

5 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

at least 3 must be from Group A

no more than 2 may be from Group B

no more than 1 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
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBLA201E	Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205E	Store, handle and transport explosives
RIIMPO201E	Operate roller/compactor underground
RIIMPO210E	Conduct underground truck operations
RIIMPO333E	Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIIPEO201E	Conduct conveyor operations
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM212E	Service mine plant and equipment
RIISRM302E	Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIIUMM201D	Install ground support
RIIUMM202D	Install and maintain vent
RIIUMM203D	Prepare and perform manual scaling operations
RIIUND201D	Install, maintain and recover reticulation systems
RIIUND202E	Operate from elevated work platform underground
RIIUND204D	Refuel vehicles/machines underground
RIIUND208E	Conduct skip operations
RIIUND209E	Operate automated winder
RIIUND302E	Conduct cage operations
RIIUND310E	Apply shotcrete underground
RIIVEH203E	Operate light vehicle underground
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights
RIIWMG202D	Conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
BSBTWK301	Use inclusive work practices
BSBPEF201	Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
RIIBEF201E	Plan and organise work
RIIBEF202E	Identify and rectify site operating problems
RIIBLA202F	Support underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA203E	Conduct mobile mixing of explosives
RIIERR203E	Escape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR205D	Apply initial response first aid
RIIHAN201E	Operate a forklift
RIIHAN203D	Conduct lifting operations
RIIHAN206E	Transport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208D	Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E	Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN210D	Perform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN212E	Conduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN305D	Operate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIMPO334E	Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335E	Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM202E	Isolate and access plant
RIISAM207E	Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM301F	Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIIVEH306E	Operate a mine service vehicle
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

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